SICENCE U 4-6

Look at this picture and determine the cause of soil formation on the picture on your right.

This process was caused by -

• weathering of rock from wind and rain

• weathering of rocks from plants and trees

• decomposition of rock from sunlight

• decomposition of rocks from plants

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An earthquake can cause all of the following except -

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How can you conserve water?

• let the water running on the sink while you wash your teeth

• brush your teeth with toothpaste and don't rinse your mouth with water

• fill in a cup with water and turn off the tap while you brush you teeth.

• Wait for two weeks to brush your teeth.

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Observe this portion of soil where do you think the nutrients of the soil come from?

• animals smell and air

• decayed remains of plants and animals

• animal houses underground

• spiders and insects eggs

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The picture shows soil with some pieces of a dead animal, leaves, twigs, rocks, pebbles, wet soil, etc

What is most likely observed in the picture?

• The soil is formed by sand

• The soil is formed in a cold weather

• This soil is formed by animal decomposition

• This soil is formed in sandy and dry place.

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According to this weather report, What cities had the same amount of precipitation?

• Dallas and Laredo

• Austin and Houston

• Laredo and El Paso

• Dallas and El Paso

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What can heavy rain cause on the Earth's surface?

• landslides

• death of plants and trees

• road cracks

• volcanic eruptions

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What is mainly the cause of a landslide?

• Eruption of a Volcano

• death of trees

• cracks in the road

• heavy rain

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How much water was collected in this rain gauge?

• 3 inches

• a little bit more than 3 1/2 inches

• more than 2 inches

• a little more than an inch

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How can we use fresh water for?

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