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Soil Layers Quiz

Total questions: 5

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is a fairly thin layer composed of organic matter called humus and minerals.

a)

Topsoil (A Horizon)

b)

Bedrock (R Horizon)

c)

Subsoil (B Horizon)

d)

Organic (O-Horizon)

2.

This layer of the soil is located below the topsoil and it is composed of loosely arranged rocks, sand and clay.

a)

Subsoil (B- Horizon)

b)

Topsoil (A- Horizon)

c)

Bedrock (R- Horizon)

d)

Parent Rock (C- Horizon)

3.

It is made up of undisturbed large boulders and gravel. What layer of the soil is this about?

a)

Parent Rock (C- Horizon)

b)

Bedrock (R- Horizon)

c)

Topsoil (A- Horizon)

d)

Organic (O- Horizon)

4.

It is a thick layer of plant remains such as leaves and twigs.

a)

Bedrock (R- Horizon)

b)

Parent Rock (C- Horizon)

c)

Organic (O-Horizon)

d)

Topsoil (A- Horizon)

5.

It is composed of rocks that are slowly breaking apart and is exposed to very little weathering. What layer of the soil is this about?

a)

Bedrock (R- Horizon)

b)

Topsoil (A- Horizon)

c)

Organic (O-Horizon)

d)

Parent Rock (C- Horizon)