Science Review Quiz

Based on the information provided, which soil sample is most likely the best choice for growing black beans?

• Soil 1

• Soil 3

• Soil 4

• Soil 2

What force is responsible for causing the car to stop?

• gravity

• magnetism

• pushing the car

• friction

How will a magnet be helpful to the builder?

• Gravity will cause the magnet to pick up the nails and bolts.

• Friction will cause the magnet to push away the nails and bolts.

• The magnet will push the nails and bolts away from it.

• The magnet will pull the nails and bolts toward it.

Which of the following needs to be added to this explanation of the ball's movement?

• The ball is too small.

• The ball weighs very little.

• The ball fails to touch the floor.

• The ball sometimes moves upward.

Are plants renewable or nonrenewable resources? Explain why.

Which describes the texture of a soil that BEST keeps water from flowing through?

• soft and spongy

• coarse and loose

• fine and tightly packed

• well mixed, not too coarse or fine

Which statement correctly identifies and classifies the resources?

• Coal and plants are both nonrenewable resources because they come from within the Earth's layers.

• Oil and coal are both renewable resources because they are naturally occurring and come from the same place.

• Chickens and coal are both nonrenewable resources because they are natural resources that can be replaced over time.

• Plants and chickens are renewable resources because they have a life cycle and can be replaced in a short time span.

Resources can be classified as renewable or nonrenewable. Which of these resources is classified in the same category as coal?

• Wood

• Wind

• Corn oil

• Petroleum

Which statement best describes how these soils support plants?

• The soil in Picture 1 has a texture of large gravel that retains water and supports roots for healthy plant growth.

• The soil in Picture 2 is grainy and dry which supports plants growing in a rainforest because roots can easily grow.

• The soil in Picture 3 is moist and loosely packed which supports deep roots and strong, healthy plant growth.

• The soil in Picture 4 has a silky-smooth texture that supports deep root growth for strong and healthy plants

What property of soils is the student most likely examining with this procedure?

• The differences in texture between wet and dry soils

• How well different soils retain water

• How much water is needed to dissolve different soils

• The amount of time it takes different soils to dry