The organic matter in soil comes mostly from plants. Which of the following locations would most likely produce soil with the greatest amount of organic matter?

A prairie with lots of grasses and flowers

A desert with very high temperatures

A mountain with extremely cold winds

A river with quickly moving water

It can take a long time for soil to form. Which are the primary factors that affect soil formation?

climate, parent rock, topography, living things, and time

rainfall, temperature, wind, time, and plants

time, climate, topography, plants, and animals

parent rock, sunshine, plants, animals, and bacteria

Which of the following processes will most likely contribute to the development of soil?

Breaking down of rock by wind, water, and ice

Volcanic eruptions that make new land

Building up of snow in very cold areas

Migration of animals to warmer climates

How do plants contribute to the formation of soil? Plants -

die, decompose and become part of the soil

cover the soil and shade it from sunlight

use soil to grow and develop over time

support the animal life in the soil

A) Soil is composed mainly of sand, silt, and clay.

B) Soil is primarily made up of decomposed plastic materials.

C) Soil consists mainly of volcanic ash and lava.

D) Soil is formed only from decayed animal remains.

Soil Lesson

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the name of the soil conservation method illustrated in the image?

Catch crop

Terracing

Strip planting

Crop rotation

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the name of the soil conservation method illustrated in the image?

Terracing

Crop rotation

Catch crop

Contour ploughing

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the decline in the soil health status?

soil degradation

soil erosion

deforestation

Overgrazing

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a factor that leads to soil degradation?

Deforestation

Overgrazing

Excessive use of pesticides

All of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Check the items that are responsible for soil erosion. More than one can be selected.

Plants

Water

Animal

Wind

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is an example of erosion caused by human activity?

Water erosion

WInd erosion

overgrazing

Ice erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which type of erosion is shown in the image?

Wind erosion

overcropping

Ice erosion

Water erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Soil Lesson

What is the name of the soil conservation method illustrated in the image?

What is the name of the soil conservation method illustrated in the image?

What is the decline in the soil health status?

What is a factor that leads to soil degradation?

Check the items that are responsible for soil erosion. More than one can be selected.

Which is an example of erosion caused by human activity?

Which type of erosion is shown in the image?

Which type of water erosion is shown in the image?

Which type of water erosion is shown in the image?

What is the name of the soil conservation method illustrated in the image?

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