Soils: 5 practice questions

Which type of soil is generally best for growing most crops?

1. Pure sand
2. Loamy soil
3. Solid rock
4. Dry, cracked clay with no organic matter

One important use of soil is that it:

1. has no real use to living things
2. is only useful for building
3. supports plant growth and provides nutrients
4. prevents all plant growth

Enriching soil with manure or compost mainly helps to:

1. remove all nutrients from the soil
2. make the soil unusable
3. turn soil into sand
4. add nutrients so plants grow better

Showing interest in gardening and farming can lead to:

1. growing your own healthy food
2. wasting time with no benefit
3. harming the environment
4. less food security

Which of these best describes sandy soil?

1. It always holds the most water of any soil
2. It drains water quickly and does not hold nutrients well
3. It is identical to clay soil
4. It cannot be found anywhere in nature