Question 1

What is soil?

Accepted Answer

Minerals, organic matter, water, and air

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Rocks, water, and plants

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Leaves, insects, and sunlight

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Sand, worms, and air

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a type of soil?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight

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Sand

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Silt

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Clay

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a LIVING thing found in soil?

Accepted Answer

Earthworm

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Air

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Rocks

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Water

Question 4

What are the three main types of soil particles?

Accepted Answer

Sand, silt, and clay

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Air, water, and organic matter

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Rocks, water, and plants

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Leaves, insects, and sunlight

Question 5

What is the term used for the layer of soil below the topsoil?

Accepted Answer

Subsoil

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Clay

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Bedrock

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Humus

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Topsoil

Question 6

What is soil erosion?

Accepted Answer

The process of soil being carried away by water or wind

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The process of soil being compacted by rocks

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The process of soil being broken down by worms

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The process of soil being created by plants

Question 7

What is the PRIMARY purpose of soil?

Accepted Answer

To support plant growth

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To create rocks and minerals

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To provide housing for insects

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To store water for animals

Question 8

What is the term for the process by which soil is carried away by water or wind?

Accepted Answer

Erosion

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Photosynthesis

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Irrigation

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Fertilization

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a component of soil?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight

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Organic matter

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Minerals

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Water

Question 10

Why is soil important?

Accepted Answer

Plants need soil to grow

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all of the above

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Soil gives living organisms a place to live (like worms)

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Soil helps give us fresh air

Question 11

What is compost?

Accepted Answer

A fertilizer made of natural materials, like plants

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a special type of water

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a mix of dog poop and meat

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A chemical used to spray on plants

Question 12

What is pesticide?

Accepted Answer

A type of salt used on roads

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Miss M's dog

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A substance used to destroy pests like insects

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A type of worm that helps the earth

Question 13

What is a Horizon?

Accepted Answer

The word you use when you want to talk about something far away

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The name of the perfect soil for planting

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A type of chocolate

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The name used to refer to a soil layer

Question 14

What is fertilizer?

Accepted Answer

Cow manure

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all of the above

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Compost

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any material added to soil to help plants grow

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