The Origins of Soil

What did Squeaks and the narrator do before recording their observations?

• They went on a nature walk.

• They visited a science museum.

• They watched a documentary.

• They read a book about soil.

What type of trees did Squeaks and the narrator observe during their walk?

• Pine trees

• Oak trees

• Maple trees

• Birch trees

What did the narrator suggest the oak trees grew from?

• Pine cones

• Acorns

• Maple seeds

• Birch bark

What type of birds did Squeaks and the narrator see on their walk?

• Sparrows

• Robins

• Blackbirds

• Blue jays

What did the seeds planted in the spring grow into?

• Vegetables

• Trees

• Flowers

• Shrubs

What is another term used for soil in the episode?

• Mud

• Sand

• Dirt

• Clay

What question did Squeaks ask about soil?

• How is soil used in construction?

• Where does soil come from?

• What animals live in soil?

• How can soil be cleaned?

According to the episode, what is one thing that soil helps to grow?

• Rocks

• Water

• Seeds

• Clouds

What did the narrator and Squeaks notice about the blackbirds earlier in the year?

• They were migrating.

• They had just hatched.

• They were building nests.

• They were singing.

What is the main topic of the SciShow Kids episode?

• The life cycle of birds

• The origin of soil

• The growth of trees

• The migration of animals