1. Most of the soils in Nova Scotia were formed by glacial activity.
a) True b) False
2. A loam is an example of a soil with mixtures of sad, silt and clay.
a) True b) False 3. Mycorrhizae are formed by relationships between plants and fungi.
a) True b) False 5. Most tree roots are found in the soil’s C horizon.
6. Root hairs greatly increase the surface area of roots.
7. Clay soils feel gritty and are not sticky.
a) True b) False 8. Soil protozoa feed on soil bacteria.
a) True b) False 9. Salamanders prefer open, sunny areas for habitat.
a) True b) False 10. Soil colours can tell us about chemical reactions taking place in the soil.