IA2 Review

What are 2 words to describe a rock’s luster?

• Rough and bumpy

• Metallic and non-metallic

• Shiny and dull

Would soil with large particles or small particles hold water the best?

• Large

• Small

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Based on particle size, which soil would HOLD the most water.

• sand

• gravel

• clay

Which layer of soil would be best for growing plants?

• bedrock

• subsoil

• topsoil

If water is poured into clay soil, it will hold most of its water since it has very small particles.

• True

• False

What forces would cause this rocky cliff to wear down over time?

• wind and water

• thunder

• animals

What would cause this rough, sharp rock to become smooth and small over time?

• moving water

• snow falling

• a hot, sunny day

Which soil is made up of sand, silt, clay, and humus?

• gravel

• sand

• loam

Most soils are made up of a mixture of sand, clay and

• loam

• silt

• humus

Sand has large particles and does not hold water well.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4