This document is a science quiz about soil and water. It contains multiple choice, true/false, and matching questions about the characteristics of different types of soil like clay, loam and sand. It also tests understanding of concepts like soil pollution, what plants need to live, and the differences between freshwater, seawater and groundwater. The quiz concludes with a short diagram drawing assignment illustrating the water cycle.
This document is a science quiz about soil and water. It contains multiple choice, true/false, and matching questions about the characteristics of different types of soil like clay, loam and sand. It also tests understanding of concepts like soil pollution, what plants need to live, and the differences between freshwater, seawater and groundwater. The quiz concludes with a short diagram drawing assignment illustrating the water cycle.
This document is a science quiz about soil and water. It contains multiple choice, true/false, and matching questions about the characteristics of different types of soil like clay, loam and sand. It also tests understanding of concepts like soil pollution, what plants need to live, and the differences between freshwater, seawater and groundwater. The quiz concludes with a short diagram drawing assignment illustrating the water cycle.
This document is a science quiz about soil and water. It contains multiple choice, true/false, and matching questions about the characteristics of different types of soil like clay, loam and sand. It also tests understanding of concepts like soil pollution, what plants need to live, and the differences between freshwater, seawater and groundwater. The quiz concludes with a short diagram drawing assignment illustrating the water cycle.
Directions: Read and answer each question. Write the letter of the correct answer. _____1. It is a small particle of rock that contains decayed tiny organisms and plants. a. clay c. sand b. loam d. soil _____2. The kind of soil that is sticky when wet and has the finest texture. a. clay c. humus b. loam d. sand _____3. It is a mixture of sand and clay. a. clay c. humus b. loam d. sand _____4. It is a dark color organic material which is made up of decaying plants and animals found in the uppermost layer of the soil. a. clay c. humus b. loam d. sand _____5. The particles of this soil are coarse and loose. a. clay c. loam b. humus d. sand Directions: Put the following symbols before each number that describes the characteristics of soil. C- Clay L- Loam S- Sand ________6. The particles are packed tightly and become sticky when wet. ________7. The particles are coarse and loose. ________8. It is a mixture of sand and clay and contains a large amount of decayed animals and plants.
Directions: Read the statements very carefully. Write YES if thestatement is correct and NO if it is not. _________9. Soil covers most of the land part of the Earth. _________10. All types of soil have the same characteristics. _________11. Some soils are good for planting, while others are not. _________12. The three types of soil are clay, loam, and sand. _________13. Pollution helps the soil to become more useful and fertile. _________14. Grease, oil, and garbage are examples of soil pollutants. _________15. Plants needs water, soil nutrients, sunlight, and carbon-dioxide to live.
Directions: Match Column A with Column B. Write the correct letter in your science notebook. A B _______16. well a. soft water _______17. river b. contains plenty of salt _______18. seawater c. example of freshwater _______19. freshwater d. example of groundwater _______20. groundwater e. found in lakes, rivers, and streams f. found beneath the Earth’s surface
*At the back of this page, PLEASE draw a diagram that shows the water cycle. Please indicate the process 10pts
