Review for Q3 T1

What is the relationship between particle size and permeability?

• As particle size increases, the permeability decreases.

• As particle size increases, the permeability increases.

• As permeability decreases, the particle size decreases.

• As permeability increases, the particle size remains constant.

The table lists the pH ranges in which several plants grow.

• broccoli and celery

• carrot and asparagus

• asparagus and garlic

• celery and carrot

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

A student examines the graphs that compare the organic matter content of grassland and forest soils. How does the distribution pattern of organic matter in the two types of soil compare?

• Organic matter content is found in lower concentrations in forest soil than grassland soil because of the higher concentrations of decomposers.

• Organic matter content is greater in grassland soil than forest soil because of the larger topsoil layer due to the decomposition of shallow roots.

• Organic matter content is greater in forest soil than grassland soil because of the larger topsoil layer due to the decomposition of shallow roots.

• Organic matter content is found in lower concentrations in grassland soil than forest soil because of the higher concentrations of decomposers.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

A student reads that soil is formed in part due to the weathering of rocks. The student lists methods in which rocks break down in a chart, as shown. Which are accurate methods of the weathering of rocks?

• 1 and 2 only

• 3 and 4 only

• 1, 2, and 4 only

• 1, 2, 3, and 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

If a student wants to design a study to evaluate how chemical processes form soil, which process should the student use?

• Drop a rock from the top of a ladder.

• Rub sandpaper against the rock.

• Strike a rock with a hammer.

• Place a small amount of carbonic acid on the rock.

Examine the four soil profiles, labeled 1-4. Which soil profile is most suitable for plant growth?

• soil profile 1

• soil profile 2

• soil profile 3

• soil profile 4

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The diagram shows an experiment conducted to measure how quickly water moves through different sized particles. Small particles of marble and large particles of granite are put into two identical glass cylinders. Each cylinder contained equal volumes of the different sized particles. One cup of water was added to the top of each column while a student timed how long it took for the water to begin collecting in the pans under each wire screen. The student records the data in a table. Which conclusion did the student most likely make from the data recorded in the experiment?

• The water flowed more quickly through the large particles because it took less time for the water to reach the pan as compared to the small particles.

• The water was absorbed more by large particles of substance because it took less time for the water to reach the pan as compared to the small particles.

• The water flowed more slowly through the granite particles than the marble particles because it took more time for the water to reach the pan as compared to the granite particles.

• The water flowed more quickly through the small particles because it took more time for the water to reach the pan as compared to the large particles.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

The table lists the particle size of four different types of soils. Rice is the seed of paddy plants that requires an ample water supply for better cultivation. Which soil is most suitable for paddy cultivation?

• Type 1

• Type 2

• Type 3

• Type 4

The table gives details of soil samples collected from different regions. Which soil sample would have the most gritty texture?

• loam

• sandy clay loam

• silt loam

• clay

The table gives details of soil samples collected from different regions. Which soil sample would be least permeable?

• soil sample P

• soil sample Q

• soil sample R

• soil sample S