Soil

Soil

10 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following fields of science deals with the study of soil?

  1. Entomology
  2. Soil biology
  3. Pedology
  4. Aerobiology
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following factors does not contribute in the improvement of quality of soil?

  1. Manure
  2. Soil organisms
  3. Afforestation
  4. Overgrazing
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is not correct?

  1. Humans can impact soil formation by removing vegetation.
  2. Microorganisms help in increasing the soil fertility.
  3. Vegetation cannot prevent soil erosion.
  4. Growth of plants is affected by the density and pH of the soil.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following factors contribute to different colours of the soil?

  1. Soil erosion
  2. Soil mineralogy
  3. Soil biodiversity
  4. Microorganism
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following characteristics holds true for clay?

  1. It is a mixture of large and small rocks.
  2. It contains adequate air space.
  3. It contains less humus.
  4. It has a good water holding capacity.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The formation of gravels take place

  1. by the erosion of cobbles
  2. by rivers
  3. by erosion of rocks
  4. by ocean
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which horizon of soil is called bed rock?

  1. O-horizon
  2. A-horizon
  3. B-horizon
  4. R-horizon
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What should be added to soil if it is alkaline in nature?

  1. Lime
  2. Calcium carbonate
  3. Peat
  4. Water
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following factors does not cause soil pollution?

  1. Dumping of plastic and glass objects
  2. Use of pesticides
  3. Decaying material of plants
  4. Spraying of insecticides
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Soil erosion can be prevented by  

  1. afforestation
  2. overgrazing
  3. forest fire
  4. frequent floods