Soil Quiz: questions and answers

1. The soil is a mixture of:

Organic matter and liquids

Organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids and organisms

Minerals and gases

2. What is the earth's body soil?

Pedosphere

Atmosphere

Lithosphere

3. How many basic branches does soil science have?

1

2

3

4. Which area studies the influence of soils on living species?

Soil science

Edaphology

Pedology

5. Is the soil a major component of the Earth's ecosystem?

True

False

6. How does the soil act?

As a recycling system for nutrients and organic wastes

As a habitat for soil organisms

Both are correct

7. What is the critical agent in soil development?

Air

Water

Clay

8. How many factors are involved in soil formation?

4

5

6

9. Which factor of soil formation is characterized by the inclination, elevation, and orientation of the terrain?

Organisms

Topography

Climate

10. What is the first impression one has when viewing soil?

Density

Porosity

Color

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