Cranfield University

Properties of soil - Quiz

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

1 Which of the following does NOT affect soil texture?

Organic matter Silt grains Clay particles Nutrients

2 Which soils hold most water?

Clayey soils Sandy soils Silty soils Rocky soils

3 Which types of structure are common in topsoils?

Prismatic Blocky Granules and crumbs Platy

4 The pH of acid soils is?

Just above 7.0 Above 10.0 Below 5.5 Between 5.5 and 7.0

5 Soils in dry climates tend to be?

Acid Sweet Alkaline Sour

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