Soil Quality

Why is soil quality a concern for gardeners and their families?

• It affects the color of the plants.

• It influences the taste of the vegetables.

• It can impact the health of gardeners and their families.

• It determines the size of the garden.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What should be done in more contaminated areas to reduce the amount of contaminants in contact with crops?

• Use untreated lumber for raised beds.

• Verify the practices by testing the soil or plant tissue.

• Grow ornamental plants instead of food crops.

• Avoid using any type of mulch.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What is recommended for growing food crops in more contaminated areas?

• Use untreated lumber for raised beds.

• Grow crops directly in the contaminated soil.

• Build raised beds with clean soil.

• Avoid growing any plants.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Which of the following vegetables is most suitable for growing in contaminated soils?

• Lettuce

• Carrots

• Tomatoes

• Broccoli

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

According to the text, what should be done to ensure healthy garden conditions in contaminated soils?

• Use chemical fertilizers

• Grow only root crops

• Follow steps to create healthy garden conditions

• Avoid growing any crops

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is one of the best practices for healthy gardens mentioned in the document?

• Using untreated lumber for raised beds.

• Growing edible produce directly adjacent to buildings.

• Adjusting soil pH to near neutral.

• Avoiding the use of compost.

Which of the following fruits is considered most suitable for growing in contaminated soils?

• Apples

• Blueberries

• Strawberries

• Blackberries

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which of the following is least suitable for growing in contaminated soils?

• Peppers

• Spinach

• Potatoes

• Cabbage

Partially decomposed organic plant and animal matter that can be used as a soil conditioner or fertilizer

• Compost

• Humus

• Soil Profile

• Depletion Time

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Freshly cut or still growing green vegetation that is plowed into the soil to increase the organic matter and humus available to support crop growth

• Green Manure

• Humus

• Compost

• Loams