Properties of Soil

Front

Soil formation begins with the weathering of _______.

Back

Rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

The layer of soil which the topsoil is found.

Back

Horizon A

Front

Decayed organic material in soil is called ______. Options: Litter, Silt, Humus, Clay

Back

Humus

Front

In which horizon is most of the HUMUS?

Back

Horizon A

Front

Soil's one of the Earth’s most valuable resources. Everything on Earth depends on soil somehow.

Back

True

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Front

Why are soil layers called horizons?

Back

The layers are horizontal

Front

What color of soil has a lot of humus? Options: black soils, white soils, reddish colored soils.

Back

black soils

Front

Clay is a type of soil that can be used in: pottery., sand boxes., recipes.

Back

pottery.

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of soil? Options: clay, sand, silt, mud

Back

mud

Front

What part of the topsoil most likely made the topsoil feel gritty? Options: clay, sand, silt, humus

Back

sand