SOIL QUIZ-2

The rotten dead matter in the soil is called-

• Gravel

• Humus

• Moisture

• Water retention

Shyam is a potter. which type of soil he needs to make pots?

• Sandy soil

• Loamy soil

• Clayey soil

• None of the above

Which layer of soil is rich in humus and minerals?

• A-Horizon

• B-Horizon

• C-Horizon

• Bedrock

Which of the following is NOT a threat commonly faced by soils?

• Soil erosion

• Afforestation

• Deforestation

• Climate change

Which of the following factors does NOT affect soil ?

• Leaching

• Wind

• Rainfall

• Terrorism

Percolation of water is highest in which of the following soils?

• Clayey soil

• Sandy soil

• Humus

• Loamy soil

What is soil erosion?

• It is the process by which soil is formed

• Natural method of filtering harmful pollutants

• Process of removal of soil by wind and water

• Process of absorption of water by the soil

Which of the following prevents soil erosion?

• Animals

• Rocks

• Plants

• Mountains

Which type of soil is found along coastal areas?

• ALLUVIAL SOIL

• SILTY SOIL

• CLAYEY SOIL

• NONE

Which soil is found in northern plains of India?

• Sandy soil

• Alluvial soil

• Clayey soil

• NONE