Environmental Science - Soils

Soil formation begins with the weathering of_______.

• Humas
• Subsoil
• Litter
• Rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Decayed organic material in soil is called______.

• Litter
• Silt
• Humus
• Clay

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The two main factors that determine the rate of weathering are the TYPE of rock and_____.

• Music
• Climate
• Size of rock
• Weight of rock

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

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Which horizon is made up of partially weathered rocks?

• Horizon A
• Horizon B
• Horizon C
• Horizon D or R

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

In which horizon is most of the HUMUS?

• Horizon A
• Horizon B
• Horizon C
• Horizon D or R

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

There is an unlimited supply of fertile soil.

• True
• False

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of soil?

• clay
• sand
• silt
• mud

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

_______ is the type of soil used most often with plants. It is a mixture of clay, sand, and silt.

• loam
• humus
• mud
• dirt

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Humus is.....

• the dead parts of plants and animals in soil.
• A food we eat with pretzels.
• The tiny particles inside of soil
• The roots that come off of a plant and live in soil.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

When there are not enough plants to hold topsoil in place, water and  _______ carry the topsoil away, leaving the subsoil exposed

• sunlight
• birds
• magnetic fields
• wind

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