Soil Conservation

Which of the following is NOT a reason that soil is important?

• Provides nutrients for plants

• Provides a habitat for many organisms

• Provides nutrients for animals

• Provides a place for water storage

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

When an area can become desert like due to plants being unable to grow in infertile soil.

• Soil Conservation

• Desertification

• Erosion

• Salinization

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

When wind, water, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one place to another.

• Soil Conservation

• Desertification

• Erosion

• Salinization

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What soil conservation techniques can be used in steep areas or areas with hills? (Check ALL that apply.)

• Contour Planting

• Cover Crops

• Crop Rotation

• No-Till Farming

• Terraces

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

In what soil conservation technique might a farmer plant corn one year and soybeans the next to replenish the soil with nitrogen?

• Contour Planting

• Cover Crops

• Crop Rotation

• No-Till Farming

• Terraces

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

In what soil conservation technique do the roots from the prior years crop help to hold the soil in place and prevent erosion?

• Contour Planting

• Cover Crops

• Crop Rotation

• No-Till Farming

• Terraces

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which soil conservation technique is used on steep hills?

• Contour Planting

• Cover Crops

• Crop Rotation

• No-Till Farming

• Terraces

Which statement about weathering and erosion is true?

• Weathering moves the eroded material.

• Erosion moves the weathered material.

• Weathering is faster and erosion is slower.

• Erosion is faster and weathering is slower.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What are the two causes of soil loss?

• Weathering and erosion

• Soil damage and weathering

• Erosion and soil damage

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What soil conservation technique is pictured?

• Contour Plowing

• Cover Crops

• Crop Rotation

• No-Till Farming

• Terraces

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3