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Soils and ecology
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Soil and ecology - Quiz

Soil and ecology - Quiz

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

1 What are the main factors affecting plant growth?

Humans and climate Climate, humans and soil Relief, humans, soil and climate Relief, humans, animals, soil and climate

2 What is a 'macronutrient?

A new sports drink for marathon runners A nutrient a plant needs a lot of A nutrient a plant needs only very little of

3 How do plant roots find water?

They thrash till they splash! Roots can grow towards and into damper soils They never do - water always finds the roots With a divining rod

4 What is 'anaerobic' soil?

Soil that just doesn't get enough exercise! Soil that is formed in hot dry conditions Soil that is sodden and fully waterlogged Soil well suited for worms to live

5 What soil acidity suits 'most' plants?

Really acid conditions (pH 1) Really alkaline conditions (pH 14) Moderate conditions (pH 5.5-7.0) Sudden widely changing acidity levels

6 Is 'Heather' well suited to heathland?

Heather grows well in any soil Heather prefers acid-soil in heathlands Heather dislikes acid-soils in heathland Heather prefers alkaline chalk downlands

7 What is a food web?

A really cool Internet site The complex interaction between plants and animals It's how spiders get their lunch - really!

8 Do plant types differ from heathland to chalky soil?

Yes, plants evolve and thrive in different soil acidities No, plant types never differ - they are all identical Only in very dry conditions It just isn't possible to tell

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