Geography

Question 1

1Laterite soils form in

Easy

A. hot, wet tropical regions with heavy leaching B. high mountains only C. cold deserts D. polar areas

Question 2

2Podzolisation occurs mainly in

Hard

A. tropical grasslands B. cool, wet climates under coniferous forest C. mangroves D. hot deserts

Question 3

3The top layer of soil rich in humus is the

Easy

A. C horizon B. B horizon C. bedrock D. A horizon (topsoil)

Question 4

4Humus is formed from

Easy

A. decayed plant and animal matter B. salt C. weathered rock only D. sand

Question 5

5The factors of soil formation include parent rock, climate, organisms, relief and

Easy

A. population B. money C. roads D. time

Question 6

6The top layer of a soil profile, rich in humus, is the

Easy

A. A horizon (topsoil) B. C horizon C. B horizon (subsoil) D. bedrock

Question 7

7Which is a factor of soil formation?

Easy

A. markets B. roads C. parent rock D. population

Question 8

8Humus improves soil by

Easy

A. increasing water retention and fertility B. making it sandy C. reducing nutrients D. causing erosion

Question 9

9A soil profile is

Easy

A. a type of rock B. a soil sample bag C. a soil map D. a vertical section showing soil layers