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Different types of soils (non-statutory) | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Soil comes from the (a)   .

2.

Soil is formed ...

a)

in a factory.

b)

when mud gets flattened.

c)

through weathering and erosion.

d)

by plant roots in the ground.

3.

Soil is made from which of these things?

a)

rocks

b)

organic matter

c)

glue

d)

plastic

e)

air

4.

Look at the image of soil and water in a jar. Order the layers from what would settle at the top of jar to the bottom.

a)

clay

b)

silt

c)

sand

d)

pebbles

1)
2)
3)
4)
5.

How long does it take new soil to be made in the ground?

a)

one month

b)

one year

c)

many years

d)

one week

e)

one day

6.

Why is soil so important?

a)

it is nice to dig

b)

it provides a place for plants to grow

c)

it makes a good mud pie

d)

it provides a home for many animals to live