Science Pass Review

Which soil would retain the most water?

• loam

• sand

• silt

• clay

Many plants cannot grow in sandy soil. Why is this true?

• Sandy soil does not hold enough water.

• Air cannot pass through sandy soil.

• Roots cannot easily push through sandy soil.

• Sandy soil has too many nutrients.

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This is found in the topsoil and is made of decaying plants and animals. 

• dirt

• water

• humus

• subsoil

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What physical property of soil determines if it retains water?

• color

• particle size

• texture

• weight

If soil particles are large, then 

• more water is retained

• less water is retained

Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable because...

• They are expensive.

• They cause pollution.

• They take a very long time to form.

• They can be replaced in our lifetime.

When a person pushes a heavy box across the floor, what form of energy is used?

• Sound Energy

• Mechanical Energy

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When a guitar string vibrates which form of energy is being produced?

• Light Energy

• Sound Energy

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You left a glass of ice water on the counter, the next day when you woke up the ice had melted. The ice melted because of what form of energy?

• Thermal Energy

• Light Energy

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turning on the light in the classroom is an example of electrical energy.

• False

• True