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WorksheetsSoil Test
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 2hrs 20mins
Which of the following processes will most likely contribute to the development of soil?
Volcanic eruptions that make new land
Building up of snow in very cold areas
Migration of animals to warmer climates
Breaking down of rock by wind, water, and ice
Rocks near the ocean get broken into smaller pieces. What causes this change to these rocks?
Leaves falling from trees
Clouds forming in the sky
Water crashing against the rocks
Salt dissolving in the water
The weathering of rocks into small pieces forms what natural resource?
Minerals
Water
Coal
Soil
Ellen grabs a topsoil sample in her hand. She rolls it into a ball. The soil feels gritty and the ball falls apart. What property of soil is Ellen testing?
color
texture
ability to support plant growth
water retention
List three ways in nature in which large rocks can be broken down into tiny soil particles. (3 marks)
Explain how water and humus work together to provide nutrients for crops. (3 marks)
Explain the relationship between particle size and water retention. (2 marks)
This diagram shows the set up to compare the water holding capacity of sand, clay and loam soil.
each soil will be tested separately.
Which type of soil will retain (hold) the most water? explain why. (3 marks)
Which soil sample would be most suitable for growing crops? explain why (3 marks)
