Soil Formation & Evaluation

Which of the following best describes the ability of soil to provide adequate nutrients to plants?

• Soil regeneration

• Soil quality

• Soil productivity

• Soil fertility

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

All BUT which of the following are true statements?

• All bacteria are efficient at controlling plant diseases and pollutants.

• The soil food web attempts to describe the complexity of transfers of energy and matter between species in the soil ecosystem.

• Plants reuse nutrients which are cycled back into the soil by organisms consuming materials.

• Diversity and interaction of organisms allows more nutrients to be cycled within the soil and provides more soil benefits.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What type of soil is most suited for plant growth?

• Silty soil

• Loam soil

• Sandy soil

• Clay soil

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Organic matter improves the physical properties of soil in all BUT which of the following ways?

• Improves water-holding capacity

• Increases soil temperature

• Increases bulk density

• Stabilizes soil structure

Which of the following is NOT a type of soil aggregate?

• Prismatic

• Crumby

• Blocky

• Platy

Factors of soil formation include all BUT which of the following?

• Climate

• Biological Factors

• Topography

• Mineral Material

Which of the following is a true statement about parent material?

• Parent materials rich in minerals containing soluble ions are not suitable for agriculture.

• Parent materials are categorized based on the mode of transport.

• The composition of parent material does not have an impact on soil chemistry or fertility

• The mineral component of parent material does not affect the rate of soil development.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which layer is known as the zone of illuviation or deposition?

• B Horizon

• E Horizon

• C Horizon

• O Horizon

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about surface drainage?

• Surface drainage improvements reduce the volume of water entering the soil profile.

• Surface drainage improvements are designed to control runoff without causing erosion.

• Surface drainage improvements remove excess water from the plant root zone.

• Surface drainage improvements are designed to minimize crop damage by reducing the amount of standing water on the soil surface.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

What term refers to the thin film of water surrounding soil particles which is bound so tightly by forces of adhesion it cannot easily be removed by plant roots?

• Gravitational water

• Capillary water

• Adhesive water

• Hygroscopic water