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Soil water relationships - Quiz

Soil water relationships - Quiz

Answer each question below, then choose Check answers to see your score. You can reveal the correct responses after marking.

1 What is a cause of flash floods?

Precipitation flowing over the surface of the soil Leaving the bath running too long Gentle rain falling over two weeks

2 Flash floods can cause soil erosion which...

can pick up manures and fertilisers from the fields, depositing them in water courses washes away soil particles and nutrients both of the above

3 Which soil type does water pass through most quickly?

Clay soils Loamy soils Sandy soils

4 Can the soil act as a filter to remove potential pollutants from the soil?

Yes, soil can trap and degrade some pollutants over time No, soil makes no difference Sometimes, mainly in Autumn

5 What soil problems can irrigation lead to in some areas of the world?

Salination, soils becoming salty, limiting crop cultivation Everyone has to have showers not baths An increase in the number of fish

6 What happened as a result of the increased use of fertilisers after World War II?

A huge increase in pollution of rivers and streams Greatly increased yields of food crops Both the above

7 What is being done worldwide to manage the interaction between soil and water?

Many governments are now considering the two together for improving land use It is far too late to do anything Worldwide mud-making competitions

8 Why is this topic important given the rapidly rising world population?

Poorly managed land and water supplies will not be able to cope with these increases Many more houses will be needed Much more food will be needed All the above

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