Geosphere Quiz
15 points
plus 3 point BCR
The prefix geo means…
A.
B.
C.
D.
Land
Life
Air
Water
Which statement is true about soil?
A. All soil on Earth is farmable.
B. Earth is losing soil faster than it can be
replaced.
C. Soil forms quickly through the process
of weathering.
D. Crops can grow in all soil types.
What is the most important ingredient
for farmable soil?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sand
Air
Water
Nutrients
Silt, Clay, Sand and Loam are all types
of soil. What is loam?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Gritty soil found on beaches.
Sticky soil found in cliffs.
Slippery soil found in streams.
A mixture of silt, clay, and sand.
In our Jam Jar experiment, which soil
type settled on the bottom of the jar?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sand
Silt
Clay
Loam
Of the different types of soil, which
type of soil drains water the quickest?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sand
Silt
Clay
Loam
Of the different types of soil, which
type of soil has a sticky texture?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sand
Silt
Clay
Loam
Of the different types of soil, which
type of soil is the best for farming?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sand
Silt
Clay
Loam
What is the preferred pH level of most
plants?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Acidic
Alkaline
Neutral
Basic
Which are the most important
nutrients found in farmable soil?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Nitrogen, Zinc, Chloride
Potassium, Phosphorus, Nitrogen
Calcium, Iron, Potassium
Phosphorus, Magnesium, Sulphur
Which of the following is the best
solution to replacing nutrients in soil?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Add limestone to the soil.
Add sulphur to the soil.
Add fertilizer to the soil.
Add organic matter to the soil.
True or False
All soil types contain air, water, and
weathered rock.
True or False
Most of the soil found on Earth’s
surface is farmable soil.
True or False
Laws prohibit the amount of
Nitrogen and Phosphorus allowed in
fertilizers.
3 point BCR
How do nutrients from fertilizers, manure (animal poop), and soil
effect our water ecosystems?
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