Soil

Which soil is the worst for growing plants?

• clay

• silt-sand

• sand

• silt

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which soil sample retains the most water?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which soil drains the most water?

• soil 1

• soil 2

• soil 3

• soil 4

Which soil type will retain the most water?

• sandy soil

• clay

• silt

• gravel

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which soil type supports plant growth the best?

• loam soil

• clay soil

• sandy soil

• silty soil

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which soil type supports plant growth the most?

• soil A

• soil B

• soil C

• Soil D

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Soil needs every component except:

• air

• humus - organic material

• water

• gravel

• weathered rocks - sand, silt, and clay

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which soil is the best for growing plants?

• clay

• silt-sand

• sand

• silt

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which property of soil are students trying to match?

• color

• texture

• size

• shape

Why does a soil that has only sand and gravel not support plant growth well?

• It holds in too much water

• it holds in too little water

• it has too many decomposers

• it has too many minerals

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1