Soil

The three soil samples shown above were tested to see how much water would run through the funnel in a given amount of time. The same amounts of soil and then water were added to each funnel and allowed to drain for 1 minute. Which soil retained the least amount of water? (look at the picture)

• Top Soil

• Clay Soil

• Sandy Soil

• Rocky Soil

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The four soil samples shown above were tested to see how much water would run through the funnel in a given amount of time. The same amounts of soil and then water were added to each funnel and allowed to drain for 1 minute. Which soil retained the most water? (look at the picture)

• Top Soil

• Clay Soil

• Sandy Soil

• Potting Soil

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Students are investigated properties of soil. They picked up the soil and rubbed it back and forth between their fingers. They noticed the soil was made of many different sized particles and felt smooth.

Which property of soil are the students examining?

• color

• mass

• texture

• smell

In an activity, students measured how much water was held by different soil types. Each pot had 100 milliliters of water poured into it.

According to the table, which material retained the most water?

• clay

• gravel

• sand

• potting soil

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Which of the following soils has a gritty texture?

• potting soil

• silt

• clay

• sand

Based on the information provided in the table above, what would be the most appropriate title for the second column?

• Soil Color

• Soil behavior

• soil properties

• soil texture

Through which type of soil will water move through most quickly?

• Sandy soil with large pores

• Humus soil with small pores

• Clay soil with tiny pores

• Solid rock with no pores

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Through which type of soil will water move the slowest?

• Sandy soil with large pores

• Humus soil with small pores

• Clay soil with tiny pores

• Solid rock with no pores