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WorksheetsSoil and Its Properties Quiz
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 34mins
Soil is made of:
Only dirt
Rocks and water
Rocks, air, water, and living things
Only sand
Which soil layer is on the top?
Bedrock
Subsoil
Topsoil
Rock
Which soil feels gritty?
Clay
Sand
Mud
Silt
Worms help soil by:
Drying it out
Breaking down dead plants
Removing nutrients
Making rocks
Plants grow best in soil that has:
No water
No air
Nutrients and water
Only rocks
The top layer of soil is called (a) .
Dead plants and animals in soil are called (a) matter.
Soil that is “sweet” is called (a) soil.
Soil helps plants get (a) and water.
Wind and water moving soil is called (a) .
Which part of soil helps plant roots breathe?
Minerals
Air
Clay
Rocks
Which soil particle is the smallest?
Sand
Silt
Clay
Loam
A soil pH of 8 means the soil is:
Acidic
Neutral
Alkaline
Wet
Which soil layer contains the most organic matter?
Bedrock
Parent Material
Subsoil
Topsoil
What is erosion?
Soil forming
Soil being watered
Soil moving by wind or water
Soil absorbing nutrients
Soil pH tells us if soil is __________, __________, or __________.
The process that breaks down dead plants is called (a) .
A mixture of sand, silt, and clay is called (a) .
Living things that break down organic matter are called (a) .
A small area with a different climate is a (a) .
Name one living thing found in soil.
Why is soil important to plants?
Why is loam good for growing plants?
How does soil pH affect plant health?
A plant that likes acidic soil is planted in alkaline soil. What might happen to the plant, and why?
How can plants help prevent erosion?
Why do desert plants often grow well in alkaline soil?
