The document is a short quiz about soil science concepts. It contains 5 multiple choice questions testing knowledge about the components and processes involved in soil formation and crop growth. The questions cover topics like the organic matter in soil called humus, the weathering process that breaks down rocks, erosion from water and wind, minerals that provide nutrients for plant growth, and humus being rich in nutrients and improving soil fertility.
The document is a short quiz about soil science concepts. It contains 5 multiple choice questions testing knowledge about the components and processes involved in soil formation and crop growth. The questions cover topics like the organic matter in soil called humus, the weathering process that breaks down rocks, erosion from water and wind, minerals that provide nutrients for plant growth, and humus being rich in nutrients and improving soil fertility.
The document is a short quiz about soil science concepts. It contains 5 multiple choice questions testing knowledge about the components and processes involved in soil formation and crop growth. The questions cover topics like the organic matter in soil called humus, the weathering process that breaks down rocks, erosion from water and wind, minerals that provide nutrients for plant growth, and humus being rich in nutrients and improving soil fertility.
1. The rotting matter in the soil is called __________.
a. Humus b. salt c. sugar d. protein
2. Breaking down of rocks by the action of wind and climate is called
_______. a. Weathering b. soil vegetation c. cultivating d. percolation
3. The removal of land surface by water, wind or ice is known as
_________. a. Erosion b. weathering c. percolation d. retention 4. Which of these are present in the soil and required for the growth of crops? a. Chemicals b. pesticides c. fertilizers d. mineral nutrients
5. Which of these are rich in nutrients and makes the soil
fertile? a. Gravel b. humus c. clay d. loam ANSWERS 1. Humus 2. Weathering 3. Erosion 4. mineral nutrients 5. humus