Soil Conservation

Front

Which of the following is NOT a reason that soil is important?

• Provides nutrients for plants
• Provides a habitat for many organisms
• Provides nutrients for animals
• Provides a place for water storage

Back

Provides nutrients for animals

Front

When an area can become desert like due to plants being unable to grow in infertile soil.

Back

Desertification

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Front

When wind, water, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one place to another.

Back

Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

In what soil conservation technique might a farmer plant corn one year and soybeans the next to replenish the soil with nitrogen?

Back

Crop Rotation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Front

In what soil conservation technique do the roots from the prior year's crop help to hold the soil in place and prevent erosion? Options: Contour Planting, Cover Crops, Crop Rotation, No-Till Farming, Terraces

Back

No-Till Farming

Front

Which soil conservation technique is used on steep hills? Options: Contour Planting, Cover Crops, Crop Rotation, No-Till Farming, Terraces

Back

Terraces

Front

Which statement about weathering and erosion is true?

Back

Erosion moves the weathered material.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What are the two causes of soil loss?

Back

Erosion and soil damage

Front

What soil conservation technique is pictured? Options: Contour Plowing, Cover Crops, Crop Rotation, No-Till Farming, Terraces

Back

Contour Plowing

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5