SEHS Topic 5.1

Erosion is a process where

• organic matter is broken down into smaller parts, usually by living organisms

• rock is broken down into soil and small grains

• soluble nutrients and minerals are drained from soil through water action

• soil/rock is moved from one surface to another by wind/water/glaciers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following soil conservation methods involves changing a steep hill into smaller, flatter fields?

• retaining walls

• terracing

• windbreak

• groundcover/mulch

Which of the following soil conservation methods involves planting trees along the edge of a field to prevent wind erosion?

• retaining walls

• terracing

• windbreak

• groundcover/mulch

Monoculture involves

• one crop species only

• low biodiversity system

• low resilience system

• high prevalence of diseas

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which letter represents amplitude? (a)  

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Select all answer which are environmental impacts of farming

• soil erosion

• habitat loss

• reduction in biodiversity

• pollution

• ozone hole depletion

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

The process of growing plants in water and nutrients (without soil) is known as

• selective breeding

• hydroponics

• GMO

• desertification

Sustainable food production involves

• using resources at the rate at which they are generated

• using resources at the rate at which they are generated without damaging the environment

• ensuring all people have equal access to food

• Not producing pollution

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

soil storages include (select all that apply)

• leaching

• water

• nutrients

• air

• organisms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

The A soil horizon (topsoil) is made up of

• leaf litter

• bedrock

• clay and minerals

• decomposed organic matter and minerals

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1