Earth Science and Soil Observations Quiz

What is the Earth's crust compared to in the video?

• A banana

• A grape

• An apple

• A watermelon

What should students do with the 'Soil Observations' page in their science notebook?

• Glue it in and number the page

• Leave it blank

• Write a story

• Draw a picture

Which letter is NOT used to label the bags of earth materials?

• M

• F

• G

• D

What is the main component of soil sample labeled 'M'?

• Just clay

• Mostly sand

• A lot of pebbles and gravel

• Only silt

Which soil sample is described as having no pebbles and mostly silt and clay?

• Sample RD

• Sample F

• Sample D

• Sample M

Which soil sample is noted for having a lot of leaves and soil?

• Sample RD

• Sample F

• Sample D

• Sample M

What is humus as described in the video?

• A type of rock

• Dead plants and organic matter

• A type of sand

• Living organisms

What is the purpose of adding water to the vials with soil samples?

• To clean the samples

• To observe changes and reactions

• To make them heavier

• To dissolve the soil

What is the smallest particle mentioned in the soil samples?

• Pebbles

• Gravel

• Clay

• Sand

What should students do after filling the vials with soil samples?

• Shake them and observe

• Throw them away

• Mix them together

• Leave them open