Grade 3 Soils Quiz - Ontario
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- Q1The dark part of soil that is made up of bits of decayed plants and animals found in soil:decayhumusloamerosion60s
- Q2This soil has big particles and does not retain water:sandy soilloamMs.Chawlasilt60s
- Q3This thick soil is usually greyish and it absorbs water slowly. It was one of the types of soil brought in from Ms. Chawla's backyard:claysiltTeshaerosion60s
- Q4Which of these is a NON LIVING particle that could be found in soil:humusa rocka floweran earthworm60s
- Q5Which of these is a LIVING organism we could find in soil:a potato buga rocka stickan elephant60s
- Q6Which soil is best at supporting plant life?loamsandsilt60s
- Q7What planet-saving idea creates organic material that helps plants grow?recyclingreducingcompostingreusing60s
- Q8Which animal is the biggest help to soil?skunkyouearthwormbird60s
- Q9What would a good planting soil look like?grey claya dry, sandy coloursticky clumps of muda dark, moist brown60s
- Q10How does soil help plants?provide nutrients to plantsall of these answersprovides water to plantsprovides a base for plants60s
- Q11How does soil help people?All of these answersgives us a place to grow foodhelps us build houseshelps keep the Earth cool60s
- Q12What is the most important way soil helps animals?gives animals a place to grow foodgives animals a place to poopprovides a home for some animalsprovides clothing for some animals60s