3rd Grade Test
3rd Grade Soil Test
- 1.
What are the 5 things found in soil?
- 2.
This is a type of topsoil that is rich in minerals and has lots of humus
- A.
Subsoil
- B.
Soil
- C.
Silt
- D.
Loam
Correct Answer
D. Loam -
- 3.
Where would you NOT find humus?
- A.
Topsoil
- B.
Loam
- C.
Subsoil
Correct Answer
C. Subsoil -
- 4.
What can you find in the topsoil?
- A.
Decayed plants
- B.
Humus
- C.
Topsoil
- D.
Dead animals
- E.
Plants
- F.
Loam
Correct Answer(s)
A. Decayed plants
B. Humus
C. Topsoil
D. Dead animals
E. Plants
F. Loam -
- 5.
A mineral is an animal.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 6.
A mineral is not a plant or animal BUT plants and animals use minerals in soil to grow.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 7.
You ONLY find rocks in the layer below the subsoil.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 8.
Rural areas have soil that is rich in nutrients and good for plants to grow.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 9.
Your Mom is awesome!
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
A mineral is a plant.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 11.
What types of soil is made up of very small grains and holds water well?
- A.
Clay
- B.
Topsoil
- C.
Sandy Soil
- D.
Humus
Correct Answer
A. Clay -
- 12.
Soil layers can be think of thin.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 13.
What kinds of the following would you NOT find in soil?
- A.
Weathered Rocks
- B.
Humus
- C.
Loam
- D.
Water
- E.
Living things
- F.
Dead things
- G.
Oxygen
- H.
Clay
- I.
Magma
- J.
Poop
- K.
Worms
- L.
Sand
Correct Answer
I. Magma -
- 14.
Particle size affects how much water a type of soil can hold.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 15.
Different types of soil are found all over the world.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 16.
Topsoild has a lot of humus and minerals and can hold a lot of water.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 17.
Subsoils lacks humus, but does hold some water and minerals.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 18.
What is the process where weathered rocks are carried from one place to another?
- A.
Migration
- B.
Erosion
- C.
Weathering
- D.
Gravity
Correct Answer
B. Erosion -
- 19.
Strong plant roots can....
- A.
Split rocks apart.
- B.
Wear rocks away.
- C.
Chip away rocks.
Correct Answer
A. Split rocks apart. -
- 20.
Animals need soil to live.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 21.
Which factors below can cause weathering?
- A.
Ice
- B.
Wind
- C.
Water
- D.
People
- E.
Plants
- F.
Animals
- G.
Gravity
- H.
Chemicals
Correct Answer(s)
A. Ice
B. Wind
C. Water
D. People
E. Plants
F. Animals
G. Gravity
H. Chemicals -
- 22.
What lies directly beneath the topsoil?
- A.
Bottom soil
- B.
Subsoil
- C.
Solid Rock
Correct Answer
B. Subsoil -
- 23.
Windblown sand can
- A.
Split rocks apart.
- B.
Wear rocks away.
- C.
Chip away rocks.
Correct Answer
C. Chip away rocks. -
- 24.
A meterials that was once living or was formed by living things is called ________________________.
Correct Answer
humus - 25.
What type of soil is dry and dusty?
- A.
Topsoil
- B.
Loam
- C.
Silt
- D.
Humus
Correct Answer
C. Silt -
- 26.
After a long time, pieces of rock become tiny and part of soil.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 27.
Topsoil contains a lot of minerals and ________________________
Correct Answer
water - 28.
Madeline is rocking this test!
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 29.
Madeline is super-duper smart!
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 30.
Layers of soil on montains are thick because gravity pulls the soils downhill.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 31.
Soil takes a very long time to form.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 32.
Soil is a mixture of small rocks, sand, minerals and __________________
Correct Answer
water - 33.
Ice expands and can....
- A.
Split rocks apart.
- B.
Wear rocks away.
- C.
Chip away rocks.
Correct Answer
A. Split rocks apart. -
- 34.
Rivers and streams can....
- A.
Split rocks apart.
- B.
Wear rocks away.
- C.
Chip away rocks.
Correct Answer
B. Wear rocks away. -
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