Rocks and Soils

What digs through the soil and loosens it resulting in plants growing better?

• dogs

• worms

• deer

What type of soil has the largest particles and feels gritty?

• sand

• loam

• silt

• clay

What type of soil holds water well and feels sticky?

• sand

• loam

• clay

• silt

What type of soil is the best for growing plants?

• silt

• clay

• sand

• loam

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What is the very top layer of soil?

• bedrock

• topsoil

• humus

• subsoil

Soil is formed through the ____________of rocks.

(a)  

• weathering
• creation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the hardest rock according to the Mohs Hardness Scale?

• Talc

• Diamond

• Calcite

• Topaz

​ The luster of a rock is how well it reflects ​ (a)  

• objects
• dirt
• light

True or False? Rocks are solid material found in nature made up of minerals.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

True or False? What the rock is made of will NOT affect its color.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1