Soil Notes And Percolation Lab Quiz

18 Questions | By Rhaveno | Last updated: May 21, 2019 | Total Attempts: 133

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1.

Sediment percolation: Which type of barrier island substrate allowed: The most water to pass through the quickest?
- A.
  
  Coarse sand
- B.
  
  Clay
- C.
  
  Fine sand
- D.
  
  Silt
- E.
  
  Loam/peat
2.

Sediment percolation: Which type of substrate allowed: The least water to pass through?
- A.
  
  Coarse sand
- B.
  
  Clay
- C.
  
  Fine sand
- D.
  
  Silt
- E.
  
  Loam/peat
3.

Sediment percolation: Which type of barrier island substrate allows:The fine substrate to remain soft, not squishy, and moist and filter?
- A.
  
  Coarse sand
- B.
  
  Clay
- C.
  
  Fine sand
- D.
  
  Silt
- E.
  
  Loam/peat
4.

Sediment percolation: Which type of barrier island substrate allows: The substrate to percolate quickly, feel dry to the touch, yet retain moisture and nutrients for its habitat?
- A.
  
  Coarse sand
- B.
  
  Clay
- C.
  
  Fine sand
- D.
  
  Silt
- E.
  
  Loam/peat
5.

Particle Porosity and Permeability. Choose the statement that best describes the porosity of each set of soil particles.
- A.
  
  Not porous, densely packed, uniform grain size
- B.
  
  Most porous, loosely packed large grain size
- C.
  
  Low porosity, mixed grain sizes
- D.
  
  Porous, mixed grain size
6.

Particle Porosity and Permeability. Choose the statement that best describes the porosity of each set of soil particles.
- A.
  
  Not porous, densely packed, uniform grain size
- B.
  
  Most porous, loosely packed large grain size
- C.
  
  Low porosity, mixed grain sizes
- D.
  
  Porous, mixed grain size
7.

Particle Porosity and Permeability. Choose the statement that best described the porosity of each set of soil particles.
- A.
  
  Not porous, densely packed, uniform grain size
- B.
  
  Most porous, loosely packed large grain size
- C.
  
  Low porosity, mixed grain sizes
- D.
  
  Porous, mixed grain size
8.

Soil includes four main ingredients the largest percentage is made up of: Use the diagram to help you respond to this question.
- A.
  
  Minerals
- B.
  
  Organic matter
- C.
  
  Water
- D.
  
  Air
9.

Substrate is:
- A.
  
  Bottom material ocean organisms live in or on.
- B.
  
  Bottom material found in the ocean.
- C.
  
  Bottom material organisms live in or on.
- D.
  
  Subtidal nutrients
10.

Use the diagram to identify soil particle - A
- A.
  
  Gravel/rock
- B.
  
  Sand
- C.
  
  Silt
- D.
  
  Clay
11.

Use the diagram to identify soil particle - B
- A.
  
  Gravel/rock
- B.
  
  Sand
- C.
  
  Silt
- D.
  
  Clay
12.

Use the diagram to identify soil particle - C
- A.
  
  Gravel/rock
- B.
  
  Sand
- C.
  
  Silt
- D.
  
  Clay
13.

Use the diagram to identify soil particle - D
- A.
  
  Gravel/rock
- B.
  
  Sand
- C.
  
  Silt
- D.
  
  Clay
14.

What are the two ingredients in soil that are equal percentages? Use the diagram to help you respond to this question.
- A.
  
  Air & Water
- B.
  
  Organic matter and minerals
- C.
  
  Rocks and minerals
- D.
  
  Organic matter and water
15.

What is soil?
- A.
  
  Soil is a mixture of weathered rock and decayed organic matter.
- B.
  
  Soil is a mixture of air, water and weathered rock.
- C.
  
  Soil is organic matter found on land.
- D.
  
  Soil is made of air, water and plant matter.
16.

Water percolates more slowly in silt and clay soils because these soils actually hold water by force. What is the attraction that helps soil hold onto water molecules
- A.
  
  Adhesion
- B.
  
  Cohesion
- C.
  
  Capillary Action
- D.
  
  Recharge
17.

Why is sediment considered soil under water?
- A.
  
  Sediment is considered soil under water because unlike soil on land, sediment is found almost everywhere on the earth's surface, including on the bottom of the oceans and lakes, on river beds.
- B.
  
  Sediment is considered soil underwater because of the rock found under water.
- C.
  
  Sediment is considered soil underwater because it is fine grained.
- D.
  
  Sediment is considered soil underwater because plants organisms can grow in it.

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