WorksheetsAgriculture, Food & Natural Resources - 1st Nine WK Exam STUDY
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What test can be completed in the field to determine soil texture?
(a)
2.
Which of the following is described as the smallest soil particle?
a)
Gravel particles
b)
Silt particles
c)
Sand particles
d)
Clay particles
3.
What of the following is NOT one of the primary components which make up the soil?
a)
Subsidence
b)
Air and Water
c)
Mineral or inorganic matter
d)
Organic Matter
4.
The proportion of sand, silt, and clay in the soil is known as:
a)
inorganic matter
b)
Soil texture
c)
Erosion
d)
Structure
5.
Which horizon can appear bleached or whitish appearance where the minerals and nutrients dissolve or wash out?
a)
Horizon O
b)
Horizon E
c)
Horizon B
d)
Horizon C
6.
Using the "Our Aunt Erma Bakes Cookies Regularly" please break down each of the soil horizons and what we find there.
4 lines
7.
Please select the correct components of soil and their matching percentages.
a)
Minerals 45%
b)
Organic Matter 5%
c)
Water 25%
d)
Air 25%
e)
Organic Matter 45%
8.
Name AND explain the five soil forming factors
4 lines
9.
Define and explain erosion
4 lines
10.
What does soil compaction cause in the soil ?
(a)
11.
Which soil structure shows where roots have been growing and indicates organic matter is present in the soil?
a)
Single grain
b)
Blocky
c)
Massive
d)
Granular
e)
Platy
12.
Describe the difference between soil profiles and soil horizons
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13.
Please identify the soil textural class for - 40% sand, 50% silt, and 10% clay.
(a)
14.
Please identify the soil textural class for - 35% sand, 15% silt, and 50% clay.
(a)
15.
Soil textural class is Silty Clay - 5% sand, (a) silt, and 50% clay. Using the following numbers determine what percentage of silt is need.
16.
Name the SIX essential nutrients
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17.
When finding the percentage of clay, you would read the textural triangle...
a)
straight across from left to right starting on the left side of the triangle.
b)
up towards the left starting from the bottom of the triangle.
c)
down towards the right starting from the left side of the triangle.
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