What is a soil profile?

Understanding Soil Profiles

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Biology, Science
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5th - 8th Grade
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Hard

Aiden Montgomery
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A list of soil nutrients
A horizontal section of soil
A vertical section showing soil layers
A diagram of soil types
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where can you observe a soil profile?
In a recently dug trench
In a river
On a mountain
In a forest
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is topsoil considered the most useful part of the soil?
It is rich in minerals and humus
It is the deepest layer
It is the driest layer
It is made of large rocks
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which organisms are commonly found in the topsoil?
Fish and frogs
Birds and mammals
Reptiles and amphibians
Insects and worms
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key characteristic of subsoil?
It contains many living organisms
It is lighter in color and more compact
It is rich in humus
It is darker than topsoil
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes subsoil harder and more compact?
High water content
Lack of minerals
Presence of large rocks
Abundance of humus
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What primarily composes the substratum layer?
Fine sand
Partially broken rocks
Rich humus
Dense clay
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does bedrock play in soil formation?
It absorbs water
It provides nutrients to plants
It prevents soil erosion
It breaks down to form soil over time
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