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STARS SCHOOL
Level : Primary 4
Subject : Science
Title : Unit 22 Revision
Day/date :

Name: __________________

Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

1. Other earth materials include _________________________,

________________________, metals,_______________________ in the

air, ________________________ and fossil fuels.

2. We can improve plant growth by changing the amount of air,

_______________________ and ________________________ in the

soil.

3. Three common types of soil are garden soil, _______________________

soil and ________________________ soil.

4. Plants grow well in soil because soil contains _____________________,

________________________ and ________________________ for

healthy plant growth, and a place for the _______________________ of

the plants to hold firmly to.

5. Soil can be a ______________________ for plants and animals. It can

also be used to ______________________ plants and as a raw

____________________ in making building materials and art.

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6. The size of the _________________________ in the soil determines if

the soil can hold water or allow water to flow through easily.

7. Soil can be classified according to their _______________________,

______________________ and ability to retain ____________________.

All answers must be in complete sentences.

1. How do we classify soils?

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2. What are the uses of soils?

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3. Why do we use soil in the growing of plants?

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4. What are the difference types of soil for plant growth? Explain.

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5. What are some other earth materials and how does Man use these

materials?

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Define.

1. Anchorage:
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2. Fertilisers:

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3. Ores:

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4. Water retention:

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5. Fertility:

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