How Soil Forms

How Soil Forms

6th Grade

13 Qs

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How Soil Forms

How Soil Forms

Assessment

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Science

6th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-3, MS-LS1-5

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

topsoil; dark soil rich in humus and contains the most organic matter

A horizon

B horizon

C horizon

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

subsoil; below the A horizon; contains clay and other minerals

A horizon

B horizon

C horizon

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

contains partially weathered rock

A horizon

B horizon

C horizon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

each layer of soil that differs in color and texture from the layers above and below it

soil

soil fertility

soil horizon

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

a loose weathered material, a mixture of rock fragments, organic material, water, and air that can support the growth of vegetation

soil

soil fertility

soil horizon

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

describes how well a soil can support plant growth

soil

soil fertility

soil horizon

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

dark, organic material formed in soil from the decayed remains of plants and animals

sand

silt

clay

humus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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