Soil Stories

Humus is and important component of soil, it is

• made of dead plant animal matter.

• eroded rock

• sand

Lichens produce weak acids that cause rocks to weather and crumble.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following factors affect the formation of soil (select all that apply)

• parent material

• climate

• topography

• time

When looking at a cross section of soil you can observe (select all that apply)

• horizons

• layers of different soil composition

• the history of the soil in that specific area

Humans can cause erosion, through farming and construction.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which of the following is true about sandy soil? (elect all that apply)

• it has a sand texture

• It has good drainage

• it has a high amount of nutrients

Which is true about clay soil (select all that apply)

• it has many nutrients

• roots have a more difficult time growing through it

• it has good drainage

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which of the following is true about silty soil (select all that apply)

• it has good nutients

• it has a high content of humus

• it feels gritty

Which of the following is true for loam soil

• it has clay, silt and sand

• it is a good soil to use for gardening

• it has good nutrients and minerals

Pedologists are

• foot doctors

• soil scientists

• farmers