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Science 4 Land

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

 It is dark color organic material which is made up of decaying plants and animals found in the uppermost layer of the soil


a)

clay

b)

sand

c)

silt

d)

loam

2.

This kind of soil does not hold water well because the particles are coarse and loose. _______ 


a)

clay

b)

sand

c)

silt

d)

loam

3.

Shara wants to plant a garden. What kind of soil would be best for her to grow flowers?_______ 


a)

clay

b)

sand

c)

silt

d)

loam

4.

What consists of a mixture of weathered rocks which is ground into powder mineral, and a variety of living and dead life forms?_______


a)

clay

b)

sand

c)

silt

d)

loam

e)

humus

5.

 Mang Danilo plans to use the type of soil where humus is found in his garden. Which soil is the best to use?

a)

clay

b)

sand

c)

silt

d)

loam

e)

humus

6.


In what type of soil will cactus and oregano plants grow best?_______ 


a)

clay

b)

sand

c)

silt

d)

loam

e)

humus

7.

Which of the following plants can survive in sandy soil?

  


a)

sweet potato

b)

palay

c)

carrots

d)

peanut

8.


Why do Filipino farmers plant their rice crops in clay soil?


a)

because the particles are loose

b)

because of high water-holding capacity

c)

because it contains humus

d)

because it store small amount of water

9.

 Which group of words best describe clay?


               


a)

gray, chunky, smooth

b)

flaky, yellow, rough 

c)

reddish, sticky, smooth

d)

C. fine, dark , soft

10.

Pechay will be preferably planted in a _______ 

a)

    sticky soil  

b)

loose , sandy soil

c)

rocky soil

d)

clay soil