Big Idea 6 Test

Where is the best place to find rocks?

• only near lakes

• only near mountains

• everywhere on earth

How can rocks be different?

• in size only

• in shape only

• in size, shape and color

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Which of these would be the best soil for growing many different plants?

• sand, because it is unable to hold nutrients

• clay, because it does not allow water to drain

• silt, because it holds nutrients and water very well

Which of the following statements is true about soil?

• all soils are not the same

• all soils are the same color and size

• all soils are made from one type of rock

What is soil made of?

• soil is made of only dirt

• soil is made of rocks, water, and sand

• soil is made of small bits of rock, minerals, and parts from dead plants and animals

How can dead plants and animals help soil?

• they no longer drink all the water

• their bodies help soil absorb the water

• they decompose and become part of the soil

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which rock is the biggest

• pebble

• boulder

• mountain

How do rocks become soil?

• they decompose

• they are broken down by the sun

• they are broken down by water and wind

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which type of soil holds water the best?

• silt

• clay

• sand

Which of the following is true about clay soil?

• clay soil will not hold any water

• some plants can grow in clay soil

• clay soil will not allow any plants to grow

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5