1. Soils Review Game

2. Question 1 – 10 points Soils that originated from rock material are called __________.

3. Question 1 – 10 points Soils that originated from rock material are called __________. Inorganic

4. Question 2 – 10 points The process of weathering rocks is extremely ______, and occurs over a period of thousands of years.

5. Question 2 – 10 points The process of weathering rocks is extremely ______, and occurs over a period of thousands of years. Slow

6. Question 3 – 10 points ___________ is the major force moving soil from one place to another.

7. Question 3 – 10 points ___________ is the major force moving soil from one place to another. Water

8. Question 4 – 10 points The earth has a thin coating of material that is called ______.

9. Question 4 – 10 points The earth has a thin coating of material that is called ______. Soil

10. Question 5 – 10 points The texture of the soil refers to the ______ of the individual soil particles.

11. Question 5 – 10 points The texture of the soil refers to the ______ of the individual soil particles. Size

12. Question 6 – 20 points Organic soil is the result of a buildup of _______ materials.

13. Question 6 – 20 points Organic soil is the result of a buildup of _______ materials. Plant(Living)

14. Question 7 – 20 points Organic soils are some of the world’s most _________ soils.

15. Question 7 – 20 points Organic soils are some of the world’s most _________ soils. Productive or Fertile

16. Question 8 – 20 points What is another word for organic matter in the soil?

17. Question 8 – 20 points What is another word for organic matter in the soil? Humus

18. Question 9 – 20 points What does the pH in the soil indicate?

19. Question 9 – 20 points What does the pH in the soil indicate? Acid content

20. Question 10 – 20 points The mass of large boulders, small rocks, sand, silt, and clay from glaciers is called ______.

21. Question 10 – 20 points The mass of large boulders, small rocks, sand, silt, and clay from glaciers is called ______. Till

22. Question 11 – 30 points Plants that host nitrogen fixing bacteria are called __________.

23. Question 11 – 30 points Plants that host nitrogen fixing bacteria are called __________. Legumes

24. Question 12 – 30 points What is the area of the soil called that contains the roots of plants?

25. Question 12 – 30 points What is the area of the soil called that contains the roots of plants? Rhizosphere

26. Question 13 – 30 points Soils formed by the action of wind are called _______.

27. Question 13 – 30 points Soils formed by the action of wind are called _______. Eolian

28. Question 14 – 30 points Fungi are plant-like organisms that contain no _______ and play an important role in the breakdown and decay of plant materials.

29. Question 14 – 30 points Fungi are plant-like organisms that contain no _______ and play an important role in the breakdown and decay of plant materials. Chlorophyll

30. Question 15 – 30 points Soils formed by the action of glaciers creating fine particles of clay and silt and deposited by the wind are called _______.

31. Question 15 – 30 points Soils formed by the action of glaciers creating fine particles of clay and silt and deposited by the wind are called _______. Loess

32. Bonus Question – 60 points Use the soil triangle to identify the following soil type. 50% sand 10% silt 40% clay

33. Bonus Question – 60 points Use the soil triangle to identify the following soil type. 50% sand 10% silt 40% clay SANDY CLAY

34. Question 16 – 40 points The horizon where leached materials gather.

35. Question 16 – 40 points The horizon where leached materials gather. B horizon

36. Question 17 – 40 points The horizon that contains the parent material.

37. Question 17 – 40 points The horizon that contains the parent material. C horizon

38. Question 18 – 40 points The horizon where plant roots grow.

39. Question 18 – 40 points The horizon where plant roots grow. O horizon

40. Question 19 – 40 points The horizon that is considered topsoil.

41. Question 19 – 40 points The horizon that is considered topsoil. A horizon

42. Question 20 – 40 points The horizon that contains bedrock.

43. Question 20 – 40 points The horizon that contains bedrock. R horizon

44. Question 21 – 50 points The horizon of topsoil where little organic material is leached out.

45. Question 21 – 50 points The horizon of topsoil where little organic material is leached out. E horizon

46. Question 22 – 50 points Name the two broad categories of soil.

47. Question 22 – 50 points Name the two broad categories of soil. Organic and Inorganic

48. Question 23 – 50 points The process of soil particles being moved by ice, wind, or water.

49. Question 23 – 50 points The process of soil particles being moved by ice, wind, or water. Erosion

50. Question 24 – 50 points List the three types of soil that make up loam soil.

51. Question 24 – 50 points List the three types of soil that make up loam soil. Sand, Silt, and Clay

52. Question 25 – 50 points Why are silt and clay important in the soil?

53. Question 25 – 50 points Why are silt and clay important in the soil? Slow down water movement for plants to absorb Adhere nutrients for plant use

54. Bonus Question – 60 points Use the soil triangle to identify the following soil type. 10% sand 45% silt 45% clay

55. Bonus Question – 60 points Use the soil triangle to identify the following soil type. 10% sand 45% silt 45% clay Silty Clay