Quiz: Evaluate Your Learning!
Ready to test your knowledge about soil and climate? Find out with this quiz!
- Question 1 of 5
1. The parent material of soil is primarily composed of:
Correct! Although soil does contain organic matter and minerals, the parent material of soil is primarily bedrock, which gets weathered into smaller particles to become the base of the soil mixture
Incorrect. Although soil does contain organic matter and minerals, the parent material of soil is primarily bedrock, which gets weathered into smaller particles to become the base of the soil mixture.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Soil formation depends greatly on:
Correct! All three factors are equally important to the formation of soil.
Incorrect. Although this is one aspect of soil, formation of this complex material depends just as much on the other factors as well. It is impossible to assume one is greater than another. All play a key role in soil formation.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Which type of particle will water drain the slowest?
Correct! Clay has the smallest diameter of all the soil particles. Because of this, there is less space around the clay particles to let water through.
Incorrect. This particle is not the smallest.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Which type of soil is ideal for crops?
Correct! Any type of loam contains the ideal percentage of particles to maintain healthy plant growth!
Incorrect. This is not the best soil type for crops.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Classify the following: 30% clay, 60% sand, and 10% silt.
Correct! You now know how to read and use the Soil Texture Triangle!
Incorrect. Review the Soil Texture triangle slide to see where you went wrong. Make sure you’re following the correct lines!
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