Big Idea 6: Earth's Structure

Which of the following is true about clay soil?

• It will not hold any water.

• Some plants can grow in it.

• No plants can grow in it.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which soils holds water the best

• silt

• sand

• clay

• pebbles

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How rocks become soil?

• They decompose like animals and plants.

• The sun breaks them down.

• They are broken down by water and wind.

What is a boulder?

• a huge playground

• a little rock

• a huge rock

• a body part

Where can you find rocks?

• everywhere on Earth

• only in water

• only near mountains

How can rocks be different?

• They're not. They're all the same.

• in size, shape, and color

• in color only

What's the best soil to use for plants?

• silt

• sand

• clay

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Soil is all the same.

• True

• False

What is soil made of?

• just dirt and trash

• old food and sand

• small bits of rock, minerals, and parts from dead animals and plants

How can dead animals and plants help soil?

• They decompose and become part of the soil.

• They no longer drink all the water.

• They absorb the water.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3