Soil: Mock Test

A scientifically illustrated diagram of soil layers and their components, showcasing topsoil, subsoil, bedrock, and various soil particles, with plants and organisms integrated in the scene.

Soil Science Quiz

Test your knowledge on soil and its amazing properties! This quiz is designed to help you understand various aspects of soil, including its composition, types, and functions in our ecosystem.

Join us to explore:

  • The layers and horizons of soil
  • The properties of different soil types
  • How soil is formed and its importance
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by DiggingEarth241
While digging a land you will find different layers of soil consisting of different components like organisms, minerals, roots of plants and unweathered rocks. These layers of soil together form the …………………………………….
The rate at which water moves through porous media, such as soil is called …………………………………
Huge rocks on the action of wind, water and plants break into fine particles and form soil. This process is called ………………..
Soil pollution
Soil erosion
Humus
Weathering
Which of the following properties DOES NOT correspond to Clay soil?
Soil particles are very large.
Soil particles tightly packed together.
Soil particles leave little space for air.
Soil particles hold more water
In addition to the rock particles, the soil contains
Air and water
Water and plants
Minerals, organic matter, air and water
Water, air and plants
Which of the following types of soil has the least water holding capacity?
Clayey soil
Sandy soil
Loamy soil
A mixture of loamy and sandy soil
There are four horizons which are present in a soil profile namely horizon A, B, C and bedrock. Which of these horizons is highly rich in humus?
Horizon A
Horizon C
Both horizon A and C
Horizon B
Soil consists of various layers or horizons which have several properties. Which layer of soil is loose, porous, and holds water?
Topsoil layer
Middle soil layer
Subsoil layer
Bedrock
State TRUE or FALSE: Roots of the plants can be found in the bedrock region.
True
False
State TRUE or FALSE: Soil with the least particle size has the most water holding capacity.
True
False
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