Envirothon Soil
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Science
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11th Grade
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Hard
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Lisa Thompson
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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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-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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-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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