Soil Daily Grade 2 Review

Which soil has the largest particle size, is very rough, and lets a lot of water through?

• sand

• clay

• loam

Which soil is a combination of clay, sand, and humus? Hint: plants grow best in this soil!

• sand

• clay

• loam

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which soil has the smallest particle size, is very smooth in texture, and doesn’t let much water through?

• sand

• clay

• loam

There are three different spots on their school grounds where you can build a garden, each with a different type of soil – loam, sand, and clay. Where should you plant your vegetable garden?

• You should plant the garden in the spot with clay because it will retain the least amount of water and will drain slowly.

• You should plant the garden in the spot with loam because it will retain a lot of water and will take a long time to drain.

• You should plant the garden in the spot with loam because it will retain a medium amount of water and drain at a moderate rate.

• They should plant the garden in the spot with sand because it will retain the most water and drain at a moderate rate.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What does NOT cause erosion?

• wind

• water

• ice

• sun

Look at the diagram. Which statement is true?

• The particles in sand are closer together than the particles in loam or clay.

• The particles in clay are smaller than the particles in sand.

• The particles in loam are all the same size.

• The particles in clay are larger than the particles in sand and loam.

Which is the process by which materials are carried away from a place by water, wind, or ice?

• erosion

• washing

• change

• building

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following is not a property of soil?

• color

• texture

• temperature

• ability to retain water

What is the best type of soil that supports plant growth?

• sand

• clay

• gravel

• loam

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What mostly likely caused erosion in this picture?

• people walking

• water

• sunlight

• children playing

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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