Rocks and Soils Assessment Study Guide

Front

What is the primary function of soil for plants?

Back

Soil holds roots, stores nutrients, and provides support for plants.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Front

Which property of a rock is determined by its ability to resist scratching?

Back

Hardness.

Front

If a diamond scratches obsidian, what can be concluded about their hardness?

Back

The diamond is harder than the obsidian.

Front

What is the process called when water drains through soil?

Back

Infiltration.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What are the two main types of rocks?

Back

Igneous and sedimentary.

Front

What is the term for the small holes in soil that allow water to flow out?

Back

Porosity.

Front

How does the texture of soil affect its drainage properties?

Back

Soil texture influences the size of the particles, which affects porosity and drainage speed.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is the significance of classifying rocks into groups?

Back

Classifying rocks helps in understanding their properties, formation processes, and uses.

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is the role of nutrients in soil?

Back

Nutrients are essential for plant growth and development.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1