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Test Your Knowledge on Urban Soils and Their Composition

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Test Your Knowledge on Urban Soils and Their Composition

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What is the main reason for urban soils being different from natural soils?

They are heavily impacted by animal activity.

They are highly acidic

They are compacted and lack organic matter. (correct)

They are rich in nitrogen.

What are the three main types of soil found in urban areas?

Acidic soils, alkaline soils, and neutral soils.

Organic soils, mineral soils, and peat soils.

Sandy soils, clay soils, and loamy soils.

Raw soils, topsoiled sites, and deep humus soils. (correct)

Which of the following materials is not included in raw soils?

Chemical wastes

Subsoil

Organic matter (correct)

Brick rubble

What is the pH level of brick rubble?

Highly alkaline Signup and view all the answers

Which type of soil in urban areas is very fertile due to organic matter and ash incorporation?

Deep humus soils Signup and view all the answers

What is the main limitation for plant growth in raw soils?

Low nitrogen levels Signup and view all the answers

What can affect the pH and drainage of deep humus soils in urban areas?

Building remains Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Urban soils are heavily impacted by human activity and can be very different from natural soils.
Urban soils are often compacted and lack organic matter.
There are three main types of soil in urban areas: raw soils, topsoiled sites, and deep humus soils.
Raw soils include brick rubble, other aggregates, subsoil, and chemical wastes.
Raw soils are young and lack vertical differentiation and organic matter.
Brick rubble is highly alkaline and has high levels of nutrients, while other aggregates are more acidic and lower in nutrients.
Nitrogen is low in all raw soils, limiting plant growth.
Topsoiled sites may not be fertile and can have low nitrogen levels.
Deep humus soils are found in gardens and allotments and are very fertile due to organic matter and ash incorporation.
Deep humus soils may be impacted by building remains and their pH and drainage can be affected.

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Test your knowledge of urban soils with this informative quiz! Learn about the different types of soil found in urban areas, and how human activity can heavily impact them. Discover the characteristics of raw soils, topsoiled sites, and deep humus soils, and their effects on plant growth. Explore the nutrient levels and pH of various aggregates, and find out which soils are most fertile due to organic matter and ash incorporation. See how much you know about the unique challenges and opportunities presented by urban soil management.