WorksheetsYear 8 Term 2 end of unit test- soil structure
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Soil is made up of which of the following?
a)
Tiny bits of rock (minerals)
b)
Rotting plants and animals (organic matter)
c)
Air and water
d)
All of the above
2.
What is the best soil for growing most plants called?
a)
Loam
b)
Clay
c)
Sand
d)
Silt
3.
Loam is a mixture of which three types of soil particles?
a)
Sand, silt, and clay
b)
Sand, gravel, and peat
c)
Clay, peat, and silt
d)
Silt, gravel, and sand
4.
Which type of soil allows water to run through it the fastest? Why?
a)
Sand, because it has large particles and large spaces between them, allowing water to drain quickly.
b)
Clay, because it has very small particles that tightly pack together, allowing water to drain quickly.
c)
Silt, because it has medium-sized particles that allow water to drain quickly.
d)
Loam, because it is a mixture of soil types that allows water to drain quickly.
5.
Clay soils hold water but can get (a) .
Choose from the below words
waterlogged
dry
fertile
acidic
6.
How does clay affect plant growth? Clay is rich in nutrients but roots can ______ in dense soil.
a)
struggle
b)
thrive
c)
float
d)
expand
7.
Which soil type is nutrient-rich, heavy, and hard to dig?
a)
Sand
b)
Clay
c)
Silt
d)
Loam
8.
Which soil type is easy to dig, warms fast, dries quick, and needs more fertiliser?
a)
Sand
b)
Clay
c)
Silt
d)
Loam
9.
Which soil type is best for plants, easy to work, and holds nutrients & water?
a)
Sand
b)
Clay
c)
Silt
d)
Loam
10.
Which type of soil would plants that need more water prefer?
a)
clay soil
b)
sandy soil
c)
rocky soil
d)
peaty soil
11.
Two things you can add to a compost heap are (a) and (b) .
Choose from the below words
leaves
dog poo
vegetable peelings
raw meat
12.
Which should you not add to the compost heap? pick two
a)
Horse manure
b)
Dog poo
c)
Cooked meat and fish
d)
Leaves
13.
Why is compost good for the garden?
a)
It can provide nutrients to plants
b)
It can burn plants
c)
It can protect plants from predators
d)
It can stop plants from getting wet
14.
What is the difference between green and brown material?
a)
brown material adds carbon and green adds nitrogen
b)
brown material adds nitrogen and green adds carbon
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