Soil Homework Day 2

Isabella, Elian, and Henry are collecting different types of soil for a science project. They compare clay, sand, gravel, and loam. Which soil has the largest particles?

• clay

• sand

• gravel

• loam

Ella, Sydney, and Leni are comparing different types of soil for a science project. They want to know which soil has the largest particles. Which one should they choose?

• clay

• sand

• gravel

• loam

Julian and Isabella are helping in their school garden. They notice that one type of soil has a mixture of different particle sizes. Which soil are they observing?

• clay

• sand

• gravel

• loam

Oliver and Raegan are planting flowers in their garden. They want to choose the type of soil that will hold water the best for their plants. HINT: it has the smallest particles. Which soil should they use?

• clay

• sand

• gravel

• loam

Lillian and Nahom are helping in the school garden. They notice that some soil types let water drain very quickly. Which soil holds water the worst? HINT: it has the largest particles

• clay

• sand

• loam

• gravel

During a science class, Lillian and Julian are comparing different types of soil. They notice that some soil feels rough while others feel smooth. The ---- of soil is how rough or smooth it is.

• size

• texture

• color

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS2-1

Leah and Jamel are examining different types of soil in their school garden. The ---- of the soil particles show how big or small they are.

• color

• texture

• size

Ella and Oliver are watering their garden and notice that some water stays on top of the soil while some runs through quickly. What property of the soil are they observing?

• ability to support plant life

• the color of the soil

• the texture of the soil

• the capacity to hold water

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Leah and Samuel are planting flowers in their school garden. They want to know what will help the plants grow strong and healthy. What should they look for in the soil?

• the color of the soil

• the ability to support plant life

• the texture of the soil

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Felix and Kaylani want to start a garden in their backyard. They are trying to decide which type of soil is best for growing most garden plants. Which type of soil should they choose?

• loam

• gravel

• sand

• clay

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5