Envirothon Soil

Envirothon Soil

11th Grade

25 Qs

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Envirothon Soil

Envirothon Soil

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Quiz

Science

11th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS2-3, MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-5

+4

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A biological soil crust is an indicator of good rangeland health. Name 4 functions that biological crusts perform.

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Answer explanation

-Stabilize soil

-Increase carbon absorption

-Help soil retain moisture

-Help native plants germinate

-Keep invasive species from establishing

-Increased water filtration

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Name 3 effects that overstocking rangeland for extended periods of time would have on the soil?

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Answer explanation

-Increased compaction

-Decrease biotic crust

-Increased erosion

-Decreased water infiltration

-Decreased organic matter

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If range or Ag land has a history of poor management (i.e. overstocking, over tilling, ect.), resulting in soil health degradation & substantial soil loss due to erosion, how can this trend be reversed? Name 4 ways to regain a properly functioning soil & improve soil health.

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-Prevent further erosion

--Plantings & Conservation

-Increase Plant Diversity

--Seeding & Control Weeds

-Add Organic Matter to System

--Cover Crops & Managed Grazing

-Break Up Compaction

--Cover Crops, Disking, Planting

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Name 3 essential functions that healthy soil performs.

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-Regulating water

-Sustaining plant & animal life

-Filtering & buffering pollutants

-Cycling nutrients

-Physical stability & support

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are 3 indications of soil compaction?

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-Increased bulk density

-Platy structure

-Poor water infiltration

-Increased erosion

-Poor plant growth

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Name 4 characteristics a hydric soil may have.

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-Gleyed Matrix

-Reduced Matrix

-Redoximorphic Concentration

-Redoximorphic Depletions

-Sulfur Smell

-Organic Surface

-Dark Color

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a material found on the surface of the earth consisting of rock, sand, clay, dead plants, and animal remains?

silt

soil

bedrock

loam

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