3rd Grade Science MYF Spiral Review

Front

What type of soil has very large particles and drains water quickly?

Back

Sand

Front

Which type of soil holds the least amount of water?

Back

Sand

Front

What makes rocks smooth and slippery in a stream?

Back

Water moving over the rocks

Front

What is the temperature shown on a thermometer that reads 16 °C?

Back

16 °C

Front

What characteristic describes a rock that has been in the ocean for a long time?

Back

A rock that is smooth and round.

Front

What is soil?

Back

Soil is a mixture of minerals, organic matter, air, and water that supports plant life.

Front

What is humus?

Back

Humus is the dark organic material in soil formed from the decay of plant and animal matter.

Front

What is clay?

Back

Clay is a type of soil that has very small particles and holds water well.

Front

What is loam?

Back

Loam is a type of soil that is a mixture of sand, silt, and clay, and is good for growing plants.

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.