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- 1. Multiple Choice
Soil composition varies in different location because of
the amount of weathering that occurs in that area.
the amount of organic material in that environment.
the type of bedrock below the soil in that area.
all of the above.
- 2. Multiple Choice
The breaking rock into smaller pieces by wind, ice, sand or water is
Deposition
Erosion
Weathering
Washing
- 3. Multiple Choice
How does climate effect soil formation?
Climate depends on the movement of the earth, position where the can be.
Climate makes soil either dry or moist.
Climate changes the shape of the landscape for soil.
Soils develop fastest in warm, moist climates, and slowest in cold and arid ones.
- 4. Multiple Choice
As you dig a hole to plant your tree you notice that you've hit a horizon with a lot of rocks, and no organic material. Which level of soil profile would it be?
Horizon O
Horizon A
Horizon B
Horizon C
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why is soil important? Choose all that apply.
It sustains life on earth.
IT supports plant growth for the food we eat.
It provides a way to dispose of hazardous waste.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Topsoil is good for growing crops because
it contains lots of humus.
it can hold water.
it has lots of minerals
all of the answers are correct.
- 7. Multiple Choice
As you dig a hole to plant your tree, you've dug so far you hit solid rock at the bottom of the soil. Which level of soil profile would it be?
Horizon O
Horizon A
Horizon B
Horizon R
- 8. Multiple Choice
The movement of weathered rock by wind, water, or ice is called
Erosion
Deposition
Weathering
Minerals
- 9. Multiple Choice
Sequence the following soil particles size from largest to smallest
silt, sand, clay
sand, clay, silt
clay, sand, silt
sand, silt, clay
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of these soil has minimum water holding capactiy?
Sandy
Clay
Silt
Loamy
- 11. Multiple Choice
What do we call the layers of soil with distinct physical properties?
Soil Deposits
Soil Horizons
Soil Minerals
Soil Rocks
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