What makes sand different from the types of soils?

It has small pieces of rock that are visible to the human eye.

It has microscopic rock particles.

What is a common characteristic of wet soils?

Dark in color with a lot of humus

Bright in color with a lot of humus

Which of these lists BEST describe various measurable properties of soil?

flammability, streak, cleavage, luster, ability to attract insects

scent, ability to blend with fertilizer, capacity to make mud

temperature, boiling point, melting point, ability to resist gravity

texture, capacity to retain water, ability to support growth of plants

Sarah's class is studying soils. Her teacher, Ms. Jones, stated that plants will grow in any soil type. Students in Sarah's class performed an experiment to see if Ms. Jones' statement is true. When they started the experiment, the students used the same type of plants, and all of the plants were the same size. Sunlight, amount of water, and air temperature were the same for all pots; only the soil type was changed. The results are seen in the table. Ms. Jones was partially correct: all the plants DID grow but not at the same rate. What conclusion can be drawn from the three test pots of soil?

Plants grow best in soils that are a mixture of sand, clay, and loam.

The bigger the soil particle size, the better the plant growth.

The smaller the soil particles, the more water and air available for plant growth.

Sand holds water for short periods of time; low water means less plant growth.

Think about characteristics of different types of soil. Which best describes why silt is dark in color?

It contains a high amount of organic matter.

It is composed of fine sand particles.

Think about characteristics of sand, silt, and clay. Which of these holds the most water and why?

Clay, because it has poor drainage and its particles are the smallest.

Silt, because it clings together when wet and does not drain well.

Sand, because there is more room for water between the large particles.

Silt because it has the smallest particles and pulls water into the ground the deepest.

Andrew went on vacation and saw the rock shown here. He looked at the rock, and thought about how it got its shape. What MOST LIKELY shaped the rock this way?

Sea animals wore the rock away over time.

Early humans chipped away pieces of the rock.

Over time, wind and water helped shape this rock.

The rock was shaped this way from its beginning.

There is a large rock located at the end of a moving stream. Which of the following will probably happen to the rock over the years?

The rock will eventually stop the flow of water.

How does wind cause weathering?

It picks up sand and smashes it against rocks.

It causes rocks to become cold.

Which of the following best describes erosion?

The formation of weathered rock

Erosion is happening on your school playground! It is decided that grass will be planted to help stop the erosion. Which choice BEST explains why the grass will help stop the erosion?

The grass roots will hold the soil in place.

The grass will produce chlorophyll.

The grass will make the ground softer.

The grass will keep dirt off students' shoes.

Maria and Cal were trying to cross the stream by stepping on the rocks. They did not want to get wet. "These rocks are smooth and slippery," said Cal. "I think I am going to fall into the stream!" What makes these rocks so smooth?

Animals and people stepping on the rocks

Most fossils are found in sedimentary rock. Based on this, how could you tell the age of a fossil?

The older fossils are buried deeper.

The older fossils are closer to the surface.

The older fossils are brighter in color.

The older fossils have higher temperatures.

Based on the teeth of the dinosaur in the picture above, which of the following is probably true?

The dinosaur lived in the ocean.

What is the main reason behind scientists studying fossils?

To learn about living things that no longer exist

To learn how animals behave today

To learn about different types of rocks

To learn about different types of soils

If scientists find a fossil of an animal that has the physical features of a fish, which of the following conclusions can be made?

The area where the fossil was found was once under water.

The fossil belonged to an organism that could walk.

The fossil belonged to an insect.

The fossil belonged to a plant.

What must happen first in order for a cast to form?

There must be a mold already filled.

There must be multiple footprints.

The animal cannot be yet extinct.

Why are plant fossils harder to find than animal fossils?

The soft parts of plants are easily destroyed.

There are more animals than plants in the world.

It takes plants longer to grow.

All extinct animals only ate plants.

What is the primary difference between fossils and rocks?

Fossils are made of multiple minerals.

Rocks, Soils, Fossils - GSE unit 1 - 3rd science

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How are rocks different from minerals?

Rocks come in different colors.

Rocks are combinations of minerals.

Rocks are solids.

Rocks are made up of elements.

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One attribute used to classify rocks and minerals is color. Which of these minerals could be classified with jasper, shown in this image, based on color?

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Rocks, Soils, Fossils - GSE unit 1 - 3rd science

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Refer to the Mohs Hardness Scale. Which of the four minerals listed will scratch a piece of glass?

Based on the scratch test results, which of these statements is correct?

Justin is observing a mineral. He takes the mineral and scratches it with his fingernail. A bit of mineral comes away under his nail. Which property of the mineral is Justin observing?

Justin is observing a mineral. He notices that the mineral is black with lighter edges. Which property of the mineral is Justin observing?

Justin is observing a mineral. He notices the mineral has a metallic sheen. Which property of the mineral is Justin observing?

How are rocks different from minerals?

One attribute used to classify rocks and minerals is color. Which of these minerals could be classified with jasper, shown in this image, based on color?

Rocks and minerals can be classified by a variety of properties, including luster. Which of these minerals has the most luster?

What makes sand different from the types of soils?

What is a common characteristic of wet soils?

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