Cranfield University

Why do soils differ - Quiz

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1 About how many soil types are there in the UK?

Ten Two hundred Seven Hundred One Million

2 Why are there so many soil types in the UK?

Variable climate, parent rock, landscape The government said there should be Gardeners have made them Engineers have preserved them

3 Desert soils are found...?

In tropical rainforest areas In arid regions of the world In the United Kingdom In tundra areas

4 Tropical rainforest soils have...?

Thick layers of organic matter Thin layers of organic matter Thin mineral horizons Frozen layers

5 Most Tundra soils are...?

Enjoyed by Wooly Mammoths Frozen solid all year long Thawed for only brief periods Able to support tall forest trees

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