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Plants and soil - Quiz

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

1 Soils provide anchorage for...?

Ships Ramblers exploring the countryside Plants growing in the soil Incoming rainfall

2 Roots in the soil are seeking...?

Water and nutrients A way out Termites Gold nuggets

3 Water in the soil is used by...?

Rocks Thirsty rabbits Plant roots to supply plants Hydro-electric dams

4 Irrigation is used to...?

Provide water for crops in arid (or dry) areas Add more water to wetlands To send water down to the core of the earth Prevent rain falling

5 Soil nutrients are needed to...?

Build houses Provide food for river fish Make soils unsuitable for plants Enable plants to grow well and be healthy

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