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WorksheetsSoil Types and Enrichment Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is soil primarily made of?
Only humus
Only dirt
Tiny rock particles, air, water, and humus
Just water and air
Which soil type is known as 'The Quick Drainer'?
Clay Soil
Loamy Soil
Sandy Soil
Humus Soil
What does clay soil feel like when wet?
Gritty and rough
Soft and crumbly
Sticky
Dry and sandy
Which plants grow best in sandy soil?
Rice
Carrots and potatoes
Flowers
Cabbage
What is loamy soil best for?
Most crops, flowers, and vegetables
Only sandy plants
Pottery
Only flowers
What do fertilizers provide to the soil?
Water
Essential nutrients
Only sand
Air
What is an example of an organic fertilizer?
Compost
NPK
Potassium
Chemical fertilizers
What do inorganic fertilizers do?
Work quickly but don't help soil structure
Are made from compost
Come from living things
Improve soil structure
What is crop rotation?
Growing the same crop every year
Growing different crops in the same area during different seasons
Planting only flowers
Using only organic fertilizers
Which soil type holds too much water?
Loamy Soil
Clay Soil
Sandy Soil
Humus Soil
What is humus?
A type of fertilizer
Only sand
Decayed plants and animals
A type of soil
What is the feel of loamy soil?
Gritty and rough
Soft, crumbly, and dark
Dry and sandy
Sticky and lumpy
Which nutrient is NOT part of NPK?
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Potassium
Calcium
What is the best use for clay soil?
Growing dry plants
Pottery
Growing flowers
Making compost
What is the main benefit of using organic fertilizers?
They work quickly
They are easier to find
They improve soil structure
They are cheaper
