Properties of Soil

Soil formation begins with the weathering of_______.

• Humas
• Subsoil
• Litter
• Rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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The layer of soil which the topsoil is found.

• Horizon A
• Horizon B
• Horizon C
• Horizon D or R

Decayed organic material in soil is called______.

• Litter
• Silt
• Humus
• Clay

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

In which horizon is most of the HUMUS?

• Horizon A
• Horizon B
• Horizon C
• Horizon D or R

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Soil layers are called horizons because...

• The layers are all different
• The layers are vertical
• The layers are horizontal
• The layers are above one another

What color of soil has a lot of humus?

• black soils

• white soils

• reddish colored soils.

Clay is a type of soil that can be used in:

• pottery.

• sand boxes.

• recipes.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of soil?

• clay
• sand
• silt
• mud

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Ellen grabs a topsoil sample in her hand. She rolls it into a ball. The soil feels gritty and the ball falls apart. What part of the topsoil most likely made the topsoil feel gritty?

• clay
• sand
• silt
• humus

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