Soil

Science

Soil starts at 2 and continues till grade 5. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Soil. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

See sample questions for grade 5

Describe how plants help prevent soil erosion.

Describe one way to prevent soil erosion.

Describe what happens to soil when it rains heavily and there are no plants to hold it.

Explain how earthworms help improve soil quality.

Explain why it is important to protect soil from pollution.

Explain why sandy soil is not good for growing most plants.

Explain why soil is different in different places.

Explain why soil is important for humans.

What is soil made up of? (1) Only rocks (2) Rocks, minerals, air, water, and organic matter (3) Only water (4) Only air

Which layer of soil is richest in humus? (1) Topsoil (2) Subsoil (3) Bedrock (4) Parent rock

Which of the following best describes loam? (1) Mostly sand (2) Mostly clay (3) A mixture of sand, silt, and clay (4) Only silt

Which of the following helps to form soil? (1) Weathering of rocks (2) Melting of ice (3) Burning of wood (4) Freezing of water

Fill in the blank: Soil that is good for farming is called __________ soil.

Fill in the blank: Soil that is sticky when wet and hard when dry is called __________ soil.

Fill in the blank: The breaking down of dead plants and animals in soil is called __________.

Fill in the blank: The dark, organic material formed from decayed plants and animals in soil is called __________.

Is loam considered good for growing most plants? (Yes/No)

Is soil a renewable resource? (Yes/No)

Is soil alive? (Yes/No)

Is soil found only on land? (Yes/No)