Resources Online Training Soil Health Demonstration Name* First Last Email* 1. How can you tell if your soil is healthy?* It grows plants without disease, pests, or synthetic inputs It is dark in color It contains sand It is dry and compact 2. Which of the following organisms are found in healthy soil?* Only worms Bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and algae Only bacteria Only insects 3. What role do soil bacteria play?* They dry out the soil They increase pests They prevent root growth They produce antibiotics that help plants resist disease 4. What is one key function of soil fungi?* Absorbing sunlight Helping plants absorb water and nutrients Repelling insects Breaking rocks into sand 5. In the demonstration, what material represented degraded (unhealthy) soil?* Bread Sand Flour Clay 6. What happens to rainfall on degraded soil?* It is fully absorbed It evaporates instantly It mostly runs off and forms puddles It freezes 7. What environmental problem can result from runoff on degraded soil?* Increased oxygen in water Soil freezing Pesticide runoff into waterways Faster plant growth 8. What real-world example was given of runoff causing environmental damage?* Rocky Mountains Great Lakes Amazon Rainforest Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico “Dead Zone” 9. In the demonstration, what represented healthy soil?* Clay Bread Gravel Leaves 10. What is one key benefit of healthy soil during drought?* It repels water It dries faster It holds up to 20 times its weight in water It prevents plant growth This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.