Soil as a Resource – Types and Conservation

Assessment

Soil as a Resource – Types and Conservation

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Geography

Grade10

10 Plays

100 Participants

Worksheet

10 Qs

1.
Multiple Choice
1 pts•30 s
Define soil as a resource.
Answer choices
A human-made material used for construction
A natural resource supporting plant growth
A non-renewable energy source
A synthetic product for industrial use
2.
Multiple Choice
1 pts•30 s
Identify the type of soil known for its high water-holding capacity.
Answer choices
Sandy soil
Clayey soil
Loamy soil
Laterite soil
3.
Multiple Choice
1 pts•30 s
Explain why loamy soil is considered ideal for agriculture.
Answer choices
It has poor drainage
It has a balanced mix of sand, silt, and clay
It is highly acidic
It lacks organic matter
4.
Multiple Choice
1 pts•30 s
Describe a characteristic of laterite soil.
Answer choices
High fertility
Rich in iron and aluminum oxides
High water retention
Predominantly sandy texture
5.
Multiple Choice
1 pts•30 s
Point out a method of soil conservation.
Answer choices
Deforestation
Contour ploughing
Overgrazing
Urbanization
6.
Multiple Choice
1 pts•30 s
Clarify why crop rotation is used as a soil conservation technique.
Answer choices
It depletes soil nutrients
It maintains soil fertility
It increases soil erosion
It reduces water retention
7.
Multiple Choice
1 pts•30 s
Indicate a cause of soil erosion.
Answer choices
Afforestation
Deforestation
Terrace farming
Mulching
8.
Multiple Choice
1 pts•30 s
State the type of soil commonly found in the Deccan Plateau of India.
Answer choices
Alluvial soil
Black soil
Red soil
Desert soil
9.
Multiple Choice
1 pts•30 s
Describe a benefit of terrace farming as a soil conservation method.
Answer choices
It increases soil erosion
It reduces water runoff and soil loss
It depletes soil nutrients
It promotes deforestation
10.
Multiple Choice
1 pts•30 s
Explain why alluvial soil is highly fertile.
Answer choices
It is rich in iron oxides
It contains a variety of minerals and organic matter
It has poor water retention
It is predominantly sandy