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6th Grade

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Soil
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Soil composition varies in different location because of

the amount of weathering that occurs in that area.

the amount of organic material in that environment.

the type of bedrock below the soil in that area.

all of the above.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The breaking rock into smaller pieces by wind, ice, sand or water is

Deposition

Erosion

Weathering

Washing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does climate effect soil formation?

Climate depends on the movement of the earth, position where the can be.

Climate makes soil either dry or moist.

Climate changes the shape of the landscape for soil.

Soils develop fastest in warm, moist climates, and slowest in cold and arid ones.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

As you dig a hole to plant your tree you notice that you've hit a horizon with a lot of rocks, and no organic material. Which level of soil profile would it be?

Horizon O

Horizon A

Horizon B

Horizon C

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why is soil important? Choose all that apply.

It sustains life on earth.

IT supports plant growth for the food we eat.

It provides a way to dispose of hazardous waste.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Topsoil is good for growing crops because

it contains lots of humus.

it can hold water.

it has lots of minerals

all of the answers are correct.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

As you dig a hole to plant your tree, you've dug so far you hit solid rock at the bottom of the soil. Which level of soil profile would it be?

Horizon O

Horizon A

Horizon B

Horizon R

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