Exploring Soil and Its Health

What are the two main components of soil?

• Water and air

• Living and non-living components

• Rocks and minerals

• Sand and clay

Which of the following is a characteristic of healthy soil?

• It is dry and sandy

• It has a lot of rocks

• It is rich in nutrients

• It is very compact

Which type of soil is best suited for growing carrots in Ontario?

• Clay soil

• Sandy soil

• Loamy soil

• Rocky soil

What type of soil is commonly found in Ontario and is good for growing crops?

• Peaty soil

• Loamy soil

• Chalky soil

• Silty soil

Which of the following is a strategy to maintain soil health?

• Overwatering the soil

• Planting the same crop repeatedly

• Crop rotation

• Removing all organic matter

What is one way to improve soil health in Ontario?

• Using chemical pesticides frequently

• Adding organic compost

• Increasing soil compaction

• Removing earthworms

Which of the following is a non-living component of soil?

• Earthworms

• Bacteria

• Minerals

• Fungi

Why is loamy soil considered good for growing a variety of crops?

• It is very dry

• It has a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay

• It is mostly made of clay

• It contains a lot of rocks

Which practice can help prevent soil erosion?

• Leaving soil bare

• Planting cover crops

• Removing all vegetation

• Increasing tillage

What is a benefit of adding earthworms to soil?

• They dry out the soil

• They compact the soil

• They improve soil aeration and nutrient content

• They remove nutrients from the soil