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Soil Layers/Soil Horizons Review

Soil Layers/Soil Horizons Review

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS2-3, MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-1

+3

Standards-aligned

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Wayground Content

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is humus?

Back

Organic matter that is formed from the decomposition of plant and animal material.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is soil composed of?

Back

A mixture of rock, mineral particles, and organic matter.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What initiates soil formation?

Back

The weathering of bedrock.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the O horizon in soil?

Back

The layer made of decaying leaves, twigs, and animal remains/wastes.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the C horizon contain?

Back

Partially weathered rock.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the A horizon?

Back

The top layer of soil, rich in organic material and nutrients.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does the B horizon play in soil?

Back

It is the layer where minerals leached from the upper layers accumulate.

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