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 is dry and compact It contains sand 2. Which of the following organisms are found in healthy soil?* Only bacteria Only insects Only worms Bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and algae 3. What role do soil bacteria play?* They produce antibiotics that help plants resist disease They dry out the soil They increase pests They prevent root growth 4. What is one key function of soil fungi?* Absorbing sunlight Breaking rocks into sand Helping plants absorb water and nutrients Repelling insects 5. In the demonstration, what material represented degraded (unhealthy) soil?* Bread Sand Flour Clay 6. What happens to rainfall on degraded soil?* It mostly runs off and forms puddles It evaporates instantly It is fully absorbed 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 Amazon Rainforest Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico “Dead Zone” Great Lakes 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 holds up to 20 times its weight in water It dries faster It prevents plant growth This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.