Soil Quiz

Why is it important to protect soil?

• It covers the bedrock layer at the bottom of the earth

• It dries up quickly in the sun.

• It has many harmful pollutants that can damage the earth.

• It has nutrients and minerals that help plants grow.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Select the layer of soil which is the best for plant growth.

• bedrock

• topsoil

• weathered rock fragments

• subsoil

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Planting trees, grass, and other plants help save soil. What is this called?

• Plant resources

• Plant erosion

• Plant fertilizer

• Plant conservation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which component of soil is small grains of worn-down rock, has very few nutrients, might be found at the beach, and does not hold water well?

• sand

• clay

• silt

• humus

• rock

Which component of soil has tiny of soil, holds water very well, provides nutrients, and can be used to make pottery?

• sand

• silt

• clay

• humus

• rock

Which component of soil is decayed matter, or plants and animals, is found above the topsoil, is very dark in color, and has lots of nutrients ?

• silt

• sand

• rock

• clay

• humus

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which component of soil is very small pieces of rock; the particles are smaller than sand but larger than clay.

• humus

• rock

• silt

• humus

• clay

Which example is NOT a good way to conserve, or save/keep soil from washing away?

• Build a retaining wall

• Digging up shrubs and other plants

• Add drain pipes to direct, or aim, the water flow

• Planting trees, grass, or crops in the soil

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Over many years, weather, water, and living things help break down rocks and create soil. This process is called____________

• nutrients

• topsoil

• weathering

• bedrock

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Leaves fall to the ground and decay. What component of soil do they become?

• sand

• clay

• silt

• humus

• rock

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3