Rocks and soil

Which type of soil holds water the best?

• clay

• loam (potting soil)

• sand

Which soil is not good at holding water?

• clay

• loam / potting soil

• sand

If you are able to scratch a rock, would you call it hard or soft?

• hard

• soft

If you scratch a rock with a nail, but you can not see where you scratched it, is it a hard rock or a soft rock?

• hard

• soft

Do flowers and vegetables grow better in loam / potting soil or sand?

• loam / potting soil

• sand

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which soil type has the most nutrients for plants to grow?

• sand

• loam / potting soil

• clay

• big rocks

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Is it important to have different soil types?

• no

• yes

Is it important to have air in the soil?

• yes

• no

Does healthy soil help plants and animals live in a healthy environment?

• no

• yes