Science 2nd 9 weeks test review major #2

A student is investigating different types of soils in the science lab. In one soil sample he noticed that water drains through the soil easily. When he rubs the soil between his fingers, it feels grainy and scratchy. The soil the student is most likely observing is-:

• silt

• clay

• loam

• sand

Which list contains only renewable resources?

• gasoline, coal and iron ore

• sunlight, coal and water

• plants, animals and fossil fuels

• trees, air, animals and water

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Making compost out of kitchen scraps and using it to add nutrients to garden soil is an example of -

• recycle

• reduce

• Renew

• reuse

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___ is an example of a renewable resource.

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The natural process of breaking rocks into smaller particles.

Which term best fits this description?

• humus

• texture

• retain

• weathering

Why is it important to conserve natural resources?

• Many resources cannot be replaced easily

• Many resources are limited and may be used up in the near future

• Resources provide the energy needed for many of our daily activities

• All of the above

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Four identical containers were filled with different types of soil. Holes were poked into the bottom of each container, and 200 milliliters of water was added. The water that dripped out was collected and measured.

According to the information in the table, which type of soil retained the greatest amount of water?

• Potting soil

• Sandy soil

• Gravel

• Clay

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Resources are classified as renewable resources and non-renewable resources.

Which of the following is classified in the same category as coal?

• wood

• petroleum

• sunlight

• water

Why is loamy soil the best soil for growing plants and crops?

• It is lighter in color and so can absorb more sunlight

• It does not retain water and plants grow best in dry soil

• It does not contain humus so plant roots can grow more easily

• It is a mixture of sand and clay so it retains some water, and it is rich in organic matter

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Which of the following determines the color of soil?

• The size of the particles of soil

• The minerals in the rock that weathered over time to form the soil

• The age of the soil

• The ability of the soil to retain water