Soil Quiz

The layer of soil which the topsoil is found.

• Horizon A
• Horizon B
• Horizon C
• Horizon D or R

What is a soil problem all farmers face?

• soil hardening
• soil erosion
• soil spoiling
• soil pollution

Which soil horizon contains decomposed plants and animals?

• A Horizon

• B Horizon

• C Horizon

• O Horizon

What soil conservation method refers to forming steps in a hill to prevent water erosion?

• windbreaks

• contour plowing

• terrace farming

• strip cropping

Which of the following is the correct order of soil particles in order of increasing particle size?

• clay-sand-silt
• sand-clay-silt
• silt-clay-sand
• clay-silt-sand

Which of these methods can be used to reduce wind erosion (Select Multiple Answers)

• Planting trees between fields

• Alternating high and low crops

• Crop rotation

• Planting crops in rows