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WorksheetsSOIL
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 11mins
Soil is made of ---
weathered rocks and minerals.
dead plants and animals.
air and water.
all of the above
Which layer of soil is on the bottom of a soil profile?
topsoil
subsoil
bedrock
humus
The texture of soil depends mainly on ---
the types of plants that grow in the soil.
the size of the particles in the soil.
the color of the soil.
the number of worms in the soil.
Soil that allows water to pass through it is considered to be _______________.
groundwater
permeable
runoff
impermeable
Grant tests the water retention of three types of soil- clay, sand, and potting soil. He pours 100 mL of water into each. From soil A, 32 mL drains out. From soil B, 85 mL drains out. From soil C, 17 mL drains out. Which soil sample (A, B, or C) is most likely the clay?
Soil A
Soil B
Soil C
There isn't enough evidence to tell.
Students poured water into 3 different types of soil and collected the water that went through. Which soil retained the least amount of water?
Loam
Sandy soil
Clay
All of them
Percolation rate is highest in________
Sandy Soil
Loamy Soil
Clayey Soil
Sandy-Loam
Which soil is used to make pots, Toys and statues?
Sandy soil
Sandy-Loam
Loamy soil
Clayey Soil
In deserts soil erosion occurs through
Hail
Wind
Sand dunes
Weather
Erosion of soil is more severe in areas of high vegetation.
False
True
It took 40 min for 200 ml of water to percolate. Calculate the rate of percolation
6 ml/min
5 m/s
5 ml/min
6 m/s
