Properties of Soil /Force and Motion/Resources

Which model demonstrates a way to test properties of different soils to determine which type of soil best supports the growth of plants?

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

To determine the amount of water retained by each soil sample the student would--

• add the amount of each soil sample to the value of water poured in

• divide the total value of water poured in by the number of samples

• subtract the volume of water collected form the volume poured in

• multiply the volume of water poured in by the number of soil samples

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Based on the table, which types of soils are best to use to build the garden?

• clay and sand

• sand and gravel

• gravel and silt

• silt and clay

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Students poured 200 mL of water through a soil sample. They collected and measured the water that drained out of the soil. The water collected had a volume of 110 mL.

How much water did the soil retain?

• 110 mL

• 200 mL

• 310 mL

• 90 mL

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which of the following is a testable question students could answer in an investigation using these materials?

• What kind of material should be used to make roads?

• What kind of toy car is the overall best kin to buy?

• How does ramp height affect the distance the toy car rolls?

• What kind of scientist can best explain how cars work?

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

NGSS.3-PS2-2

By changing the surface over which a ball rolls, students could investigate the effect of which of the following?

• Magnetism

• Electricity

• Rotaiton

• Friction

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which of the following describes the best way to investigate the strength of several different magnets?

• Place each magnet in water to see if it sinks.

• Count how many paper clips each magnet can pick up.

• Use tools to measure the mass and length of each magnet.

• Place the magnets near each other to see how they move.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Friction slows down and stops objects. Which of the surfaces investigated showed the greatest amount of friction?

• Surface A

• Surface B

• Surface C

• Surface D

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which of the following should be placed where the question mark is to complete the chart?

• Ice

• Wind

• Animals

• Natural gas

Why is water classified as a renewable rather than a nonrenewable resource? Water is classified as renewable because it--

• is constantly replaced.

• is important to all life.

• can be frozen into ice.

• evaporates into the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4