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Soil Formation and Composition

Authored by Lisa Thompson

Science

7th Grade

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Soil Formation and Composition
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The texture of soil depends mainly on

the types of plants that grow in the soil.

the size of the particles in the soil.

the color of the soil.

the number of worms in the soil.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When you dig a deep hole in the ground, you might notice that the deeper soil looks different. Which statement best describes what you would see in Horizon C?

Large and least weathered rock particles

Topsoil

Clay and minerals

Organic material such as leaves and sticks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why do tropical, desert, temperate, and arctic soils all have different characteristics?

landforms

climates

horizons

abrasions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which type of soil has the lowest permeability?

gravel

clay

sand

humus

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The darker the soil the more...............it has

sand

clay

water

nutrients

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A rock will weather more quickly in a hot, wet environment than in a cold, dry environment. This is an example of how...

climate affects soil formation

climate affects rock formation

Landforms affect soil formation

Landforms affect rock formation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A soil that has a high porosity would most likely contain:

silt

sand

humus

gravel/pebbles

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