Soil Preparation and Farming Tools Quiz

Why is it important for soil to be loose before planting?

• It prevents water from reaching the roots.

• It allows roots to grow deep and strong.

• It stops air from reaching the roots.

• It makes the soil harder.

What role do soil microbes play in farming?

• They make the soil harder.

• They prevent air from reaching the roots.

• They break down dead plants and animals into nutrients.

• They dry out the soil.

Which tool is traditionally used by farmers for plowing?

• Spade

• Cultivator

• Iron plug

• Wooden plow

How does a cultivator differ from a traditional plow?

• It is used by hand.

• It is slower than a traditional plow.

• It has a single blade.

• It has multiple blades and is attached to a tractor.

What is the purpose of mixing manure into the soil before plowing?

• To dry out the soil

• To prevent roots from growing

• To give the soil a vitamin boost

• To make the soil harder