2nd grade Soil

The top layer of earth that forms when rocks break down into pieces is called:

• soil

• clay

• loam

• sand

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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A type of soil formed from small pieces of rock and dead plants and animals.

• soil

• clay soil

• loam soil

• sandy soil

This soil is perfect for growing most plants

• soil

• clay soil

• loam soil

• sandy soil

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A type of soil that is made up of small pieces of rock.

• soil

• clay soil

• loam soil

• sandy soil

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

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Water flows easily through this type of soil

• soil

• clay soil

• loam soil

• sandy soil

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NGSS.2-PS1-2

A type of soil that is made of tightly compacted pieces of rock

• soil

• clay soil

• loam soil

• sandy soil

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

NGSS.2-PS1-2

Water does NOT flow easily through this type of soil

• soil

• clay soil

• loam soil

• sandy soil

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NGSS.2-PS1-2

How do earthworms help plants grow in soil?

Select ALL that apply.

• Earthworms eat flowers

• Earthworms pass soil through their body, which acts like fertilizer for plants.

• Earthworms dig burrows in soil which lets water and air through soil.

• Earthworms do not help plants grow.

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NGSS.K-ESS2-2

Look at the picture of rocks. Over time, what will wind, and water do to these rocks?

• make them larger

• make them stronger

• change their rock type

• break them into soil

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NGSS.2-ESS1-1

Look at the picture. The soil is black and moist. There are lots of nutrients in the soil. Most plants grow well in the soil. What type of soil is it?

• sand

• clay

• loam

• silt

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-3