The Soil Microbiome - Quiz

Soils are teaming with microbial life. As a reservoir of biodiversity, soil microbiota has enormous functional potential in healthcare. Although, only a fraction is of the soil microbiome known, it safe to say they play an important role in agriculture, food production and climate regulation.
How much is known about the microbes that live under the soil? We dare you to discover for yourself:
Question 1
What is naturally in the soil and essential for the productivity of crops?
A
Water
B
Microbiome
C
Type of soil
Question 1 Explanation: 
The soil microbiome is important for the establishment and productivity of crops.
Question 2
What is the function of bacteria in soils?
A
Break down nutrients
B
Prevent against diseases
C
Keep animals from eating the plant
Question 2 Explanation: 
Bacteria may well be the most valuable of life forms in the soil. They are the main drivers of nutrient cycles in soils. Nutrients such as nitrogen and minerals get taken up by the root of plants.
Question 3
How many of all living organisms on the planet does the soil carry?
A
Around 10%
B
Around 30%
C
Around 50%
Question 3 Explanation: 
The soil is an important reservoir of biodiversity worldwide.
Question 4
What is the enormous functional potential of the soil microbiota?
A
Source of genetic resources
B
Source of pharmaceutical resources
C
Both
Question 4 Explanation: 
Researchers obtain a greater knowledge about the genetic diversity of microorganisms and many of the antibiotics used in modern medicine today have been derived from the soil microbiota.
Question 5
How similar are soil microbes to each other around the world?
A
Similar around the world from Asia to South America
B
Similar per continent: Europe, Africa
C
Soil microbes are very local
Question 5 Explanation: 
Soil microbes can differ enormously from region to region, and from flat surface to hill top.
There are 5 questions to complete.

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