Soils Kit Test

Which picture would show someone finding out about texture, or how soil feels?

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Tags

NGSS.2-PS1-1

What tool is this person using?

• hand lens

• clear tube

• metric ruler

When you listened to the samples, which makes the MOST sound?

• clay

• humus

• sand

Which shows word that describe texture, or how things feel?

• hot, warm, cold

• red, yellow, pink

• grainy, smooth, hard

Tags

NGSS.2-PS1-1

Which soil component makes a clattering or clicking sound?

• clay

• humus

• sand

Which soil component most often has bits of roots and bugs in it?

• clay

• humus

• sand

Bob wet some soil samples. Which would probably make the best ball?

• soil with a lot of clay

• soil with a lot of humus

• soil with a lot of sand

Which sample makes a dark smear but doesn't make a very good ball?

• clay

• humus

• sand

Which sample doesn't make a ball or a smear?

• clay

• humus

• sand

Dead plants and animals decay, or decompose (break down) and become what part of the soil?

• humus

• clay

• sand

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3