Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 3: Soil

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
Which type of soil has a high level of salt and can support only limited vegetation?
A)a desert soil
B)a temperate soil
C)a tropical soil
D)a polar soil
2
What two variables control how fast a soil forms?
A)residual vs. transported soil
B)type of parent rock and climate
C)temperature and pressure
D)type and age of parent rock
3
Soil that has been moved to a location away from its parent rock is called __________.
A)residual soil
B)transported soil
C)organic-rich soil
D)soil profile
4
What soil horizon has high concentrations of organic matter and humus?
A)horizon A
B)horizon B
C)horizon Z
D)horizon C
5
You find a soil sample with 50 percent sand, 20 percent silt, and 40 percent clay. Use the figure to determine the soil's texture.
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A)silt loam
B)loam
C)clay loam
D)sandy clay loam
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