
Soil Properties and Functions

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Science
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3rd Grade
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Gabriela Mascorro
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the color of soil that is rich in organic matter?
Black
Blue
Pink
White
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the texture of sandy soil?
Sticky and smooth
Gritty and loose
Hard and rocky
Wet and spongy
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which property of soil helps plants get the water they need to grow?
Ability to retain water
Color
Smell
Temperature
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason why clay soil holds more water than sandy soil?
It is lighter in color
It has smaller particles
It is warmer
It has more air spaces
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If you rub a small amount of soil between your fingers and it feels smooth and sticky, what type of soil is it most likely to be?
Sandy soil
Clay soil
Rocky soil
Peaty soil
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A student wants to find out which soil type is best for growing beans. She plants beans in sandy, clay, and loamy soils and waters them equally. What should she observe to decide which soil is best?
The color of the soil
The height and health of the bean plants
The smell of the soil
The temperature of the soil
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You pour water onto three different soil samples. Sample A absorbs water quickly, Sample B absorbs water slowly, and Sample C does not absorb much water at all. Which sample is most likely to be sandy soil?
Sample A
Sample B
Sample C
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