All About Soil

Which is NOT one of the 4 parts that are in soil?

• Weathered Rock

• slime

• Air

• Water

Rocks can be broken down by: wind, water, and ______.

• flowers

• birds

• ice

• animals

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Organic matter is dead plants and _________ that decay and decompose.

• animals

• water

• air

• computers

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

If the soil feels rough, it is most likely ______.

• sand

• gravel

• silt

• clay

If the soil feels sticky, it is most likely ______.

• sand

• gravel

• silt

• clay

What color is clay?

• grey

• light brown

• red or yellow

• dark brown or black

True or False: Loam is the best for plant growth.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which type of soil is pebbles of rock?

• sand

• gravel

• clay

• loam

Another name for organic matter is _________.

• sand

• rocks

• butterflies

• humus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

True or False: You can find dark topsoil in the desert.

• True

• False