Soil Review

Which of the following is a reason that soil is important?

• It provides a habitat for some animals

• It is a source of energy for plants

• It is a food source for animals

• It is a bad environment for plants to grow in

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Where do the nutrients in soil come from?

• Water

• Decomposing organic matter

• Air

• Sun

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What type of resource is soil?

• Human

• Natural

• Capital

• Renewable

Which component of soil is the best for growing plants?

• Clay

• Sand

• Humus

• Silt

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which of the following are the main parts of soil?

• Flowers, Grass, Dirt, Sticks, Leaves

• Mulch, Sun, Wind, Rain

• Clay, Sand, Silt, Humus, Air, Water

Which is NOT a use of soil?

• Being a habitat

• Giving nutrients to plants

• Giving food

• Helping the sun

What is #1 showing?

• Subsoil

• Topsoil

• Bedrock

• Grass

What is #2 showing?

• Subsoil

• Topsoil

• Bedrock

• Grass

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What is #3 showing?

• Subsoil

• Topsoil

• Bedrock

• Grass

In which layer of soil would you find worms and decaying organic matter?

• Topsoil

• Subsoil

• Bedrock