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Clay Soil

Quiz by Elvis Munetsi

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    What are the characteristics of clay soil?
    Is coarse and grainy
    Is loose and free-flowing
    Has very fine particles which are closely packed
    Has large particles with gaps between them
    30s
  • Q2
    How does clay soil compare to sand and loam in terms of water holding capacity?
    It holds more water than sand and loam
    It holds water only in small pockets
    It holds less water than sand and loam
    It holds the same amount of water as sand and loam
    30s
  • Q3
    What is a common issue/ problem with clay soil in terms of drainage?
    It has no effect on drainage
    It retains water very well
    It has excellent drainage
    It has poor drainage
    30s
  • Q4
    What is a defining characteristic of clay soil when wet?
    The soil becomes compacted
    The soil is sticky when wet and can be moulded into any shape
    The soil becomes loose
    The soil becomes sandy
    30s
  • Q5
    What happens to clay soil when it is dry?
    It remains the same
    It cracks when dry
    It becomes more compact
    It becomes softer and looser
    30s
  • Q6
    Why is clay soil often challenging for plant growth?
    It is too loose
    It retains too much water
    It has poor drainage
    It has excellent drainage
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of clay soil?
    Has poor drainage
    Holds more water than sand and loam
    Has large particles with gaps between them
    Is sticky when wet
    30s
  • Q8
    What makes clay soil sticky and dense?
    Coarse particles that are loosely packed
    Medium-sized particles with spaces between them
    Large rocks and debris
    Very fine particles which are closely packed
    30s
  • Q9
    What is a common issue associated with clay soil and water?
    It absorbs water slowly
    Has problems of waterlogging
    It dries out quickly
    It repels water
    30s
  • Q10
    What happens to clay soil when it is heavily watered?
    It becomes less dense
    It drains quickly
    It holds more water than sand and loam
    It becomes lighter
    30s

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