Question

Mark the following statements true or false. Rewrite them correctly.
(a) The parent material contains the remains of dead plants and animals.
(b) Plants take root in the surface layer.
(c) Parent material contains mostly rock particles.
(d) The subsoil contains large quantities of organic material.
(e) A thick layer of fertile topsoil helps plant growth.
(f) Plants use the water and minerals found in surface layer for growth.
(g) Bedrock containing large unweathered rock is found below the parent material.

Answer 1

(a) False
The parent material consists entirely of rock particles.

(b) False
Plants take root in the topsoil.

(c) True

(d) False
The subsoil contains less quantities of organic material as compared to the topsoil.

(e) True

(f) False
Plants use the water and minerals found in the topsoil for growth.

(g) True