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Grade 3 Soils Quiz - Ontario

Quiz by Erin Chawla

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  • Q1
    The dark part of soil that is made up of bits of decayed plants and animals found in soil:
    decay
    humus
    loam
    erosion
    60s
  • Q2
    This soil has big particles and does not retain water:
    sandy soil
    loam
    Ms.Chawla
    silt
    60s
  • Q3
    This 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:
    clay
    silt
    Tesha
    erosion
    60s
  • Q4
    Which of these is a NON LIVING particle that could be found in soil:
    humus
    a rock
    a flower
    an earthworm
    60s
  • Q5
    Which of these is a LIVING organism we could find in soil:
    a potato bug
    a rock
    a stick
    an elephant
    60s
  • Q6
    Which soil is best at supporting plant life?
    loam
    sand
    silt
    60s
  • Q7
    What planet-saving idea creates organic material that helps plants grow?
    recycling
    reducing
    composting
    reusing
    60s
  • Q8
    Which animal is the biggest help to soil?
    skunk
    you
    earthworm
    bird
    60s
  • Q9
    What would a good planting soil look like?
    grey clay
    a dry, sandy colour
    sticky clumps of mud
    a dark, moist brown
    60s
  • Q10
    How does soil help plants?
    provide nutrients to plants
    all of these answers
    provides water to plants
    provides a base for plants
    60s
  • Q11
    How does soil help people?
    All of these answers
    gives us a place to grow food
    helps us build houses
    helps keep the Earth cool
    60s
  • Q12
    What is the most important way soil helps animals?
    gives animals a place to grow food
    gives animals a place to poop
    provides a home for some animals
    provides clothing for some animals
    60s

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