Take our soil  quiz for kids and learn more about this vital resource. Check what you understand about soil. 

Give the questions a go, check your answers at the bottom of the page and enjoy the wide range of soil trivia and facts.

1. What is the proper name for dirt? A. Compost B. Soil  C. Fertilizer D. Messy

2. The majority of soil is made up of… A. Water B. Minerals C. Air D. Organic Matter

3. Creatures like worms help get more of this into the soil? A. Clay B. Water & Air  C. Silt D. Minerals

4. Organic matter includes… A. Silt B. None of these  C. Minerals D. Clay

5. The nutrient rich part of the soil is called… A. Compost B. Fertilizer C. Dessert D. Humus 

6. The bottom layer of soil is called… A. Humus B. Top soil C. Earth D. Rock

7. Soil is the same all over the Earth. A. True B. False 

8. Soil is made up of how many main things? A. 8  B. 4   C . 2   D . 1

9. The mineral component of soil is made up of… A. Clay B. Sand C. All of these D. Rocks 

10. Does soil contain water? A. No B. Yes (correct answer) A. Compost B. Soil  C. Fertilizer D. Messy

Answers to Soil Quiz

1, B. Soil (correct answer) 

2. B. Minerals (correct answer) 

3. B. Water & Air (correct answer)

4. B. None of these (correct answer) 

5. D. Humus (correct answer)

6. D. Rock (correct answer)

7. B. False (correct answer)

8.  B. 4 (correct answer)  

9.  C. All of these (correct answer) 

10.  B. Soil (correct answer)