Properties of Soil

Which soil is best for gardening?

• sand

• loam

• clay

• plants

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which soil doesn't hold water, but allows it to pass through?

• sand

• loam

• clay

• air

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which soil has grains that slip easily through your fingers.

• sand

• loam

• clay

• water

Which plants below can grow well in sandy soil?

• farm crops

• cacti

• jungle plants

• rocks

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which word best describes the texture of sandy soil?

• gritty

• smooth

• sharp

• water

Which of these is NOT part of the contents of soil?

• weathering

• water

• air

When a stream of water flows into a pond, organic material ___________ in the bottom.

• weathers

• floats

• settles

• gritty

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which soil type would create muddy water in a stream?

• clay

• sand

• loam

• weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Select all of the non-living things that can be found in nature.

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Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Select all of the living things that can be found in nature.

Select all that apply.

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Tags

NGSS.2-LS4-1

NGSS.K-LS1-1