Starter quiz

  • Soil comes from the <span class="blank">______</span>.
    Soil comes from the ______.
    • 'Earth's crust' ✓
  • Soil is formed ...
    Soil is formed ...
    • in a factory.
    • when mud gets flattened.
    • through weathering and erosion.  ✓
    • by plant roots in the ground.
  • Soil is made from which of these things?
    Soil is made from which of these things?
    • rocks  ✓
    • organic matter  ✓
    • glue
    • plastic
    • air  ✓
  • Look at the image of soil and water in a jar. Order the layers from what would settle at the top of jar to the bottom.
    Look at the image of soil and water in a jar. Order the layers from what would settle at the top of jar to the bottom.
    • 1
      clay
    • 2
      silt
    • 3
      sand
    • 4
      pebbles
  • How long does it take new soil to be made in the ground?
    How long does it take new soil to be made in the ground?
    • one month
    • one year
    • many years  ✓
    • one week
    • one day
  • Why is soil so important?
    Why is soil so important?
    • it is nice to dig
    • it provides a place for plants to grow  ✓
    • it makes a good mud pie
    • it provides a home for many animals to live  ✓
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