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Geosphere Quiz

Geosphere Quiz. 15 points plus 3 point BCR. The prefix geo means…. Land Life Air Water. Which statement is true about soil?. All soil on Earth is farmable. Earth is losing soil faster than it can be replaced. Soil forms quickly through the process of weathering.

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Geosphere Quiz

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  1. Geosphere Quiz 15 points plus 3 point BCR

  2. The prefix geo means… Land Life Air Water

  3. Which statement is true about soil? All soil on Earth is farmable. Earth is losing soil faster than it can be replaced. Soil forms quickly through the process of weathering. Crops can grow in all soil types.

  4. What is the most important ingredient for farmable soil? Sand Air Water Nutrients

  5. Silt, Clay, Sand and Loam are all types of soil. What is loam? Gritty soil found on beaches. Sticky soil found in cliffs. Slippery soil found in streams. A mixture of silt, clay, and sand.

  6. In our Jam Jar experiment, which soil type settled on the bottom of the jar? Sand Silt Clay Loam

  7. Of the different types of soil, which type of soil drains water the quickest? A. Sand Silt Clay Loam

  8. Of the different types of soil, which type of soil has a sticky texture? A. Sand Silt Clay Loam

  9. Of the different types of soil, which type of soil is the best for farming? A. Sand Silt Clay Loam

  10. What is the preferred pH level of most plants? Acidic Alkaline Neutral Basic

  11. Which are the most important nutrients found in farmable soil? Nitrogen, Zinc, Chloride Potassium, Phosphorus, Nitrogen Calcium, Iron, Potassium Phosphorus, Magnesium, Sulphur

  12. Which of the following is the best solution to replacing nutrients in soil? Add limestone to the soil. Add sulphur to the soil. Add fertilizer to the soil. Add organic matter to the soil.

  13. True or False All soil types contain air, water, and weathered rock.

  14. True or False Most of the soil found on Earth’s surface is farmable soil.

  15. True or False Laws prohibit the amount of Nitrogen and Phosphorus allowed in fertilizers.

  16. 3 point BCRHow do nutrients from fertilizers, manure (animal poop), and soil effect our water ecosystems? f

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