Soil Assessment: SCI.3.6

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11 questions
Soils are Living: Watch, then answer question number 1.
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SCI.3.6.1 (1 of 1) Why is soil important?

Soil Profile: Watch this video before answering questions 2, 3, and 4.
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SCI.3.6.2 (1 of 3) Use the text tool to label the soil layers.

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SCI.3.6.2 (2 of 3) This layer of soil is located below the topsoil. It is not as good for plant growth and forms over a long period of time.

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SCI.3.6.2 (3 of 3) This layer of soil is solid rock. It forms over a long period of time and is not good for plant growth.

What the Dirt on ... Dirt? Watch, then answer questions 5 and 6
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SCI.3.6.3 (1 of 2) Humus would most likely be found in what layer of soil?

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SCI.3.6.3 (2 of 2) Humus is formed when organic material decays or decomposes on the surface so it will be located closest to where leaves and other material decompose.

Types of Soil: watch this and then answer questions 7 and 8.
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SCI.3.6.3 (1 of 2) This component of soil does not hold retain well and can hold it's shape when wet.

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SCI.3.6.3 (2 of 2) Sand is made of small grains of worn-down rock, and contains a lot of nutrients. It is good soil to use for planting vegetables.

Soil Conservation Song: Watch and then answer the next question.
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SCI.3.6.4 (1 of 2) One way we can help prevent soil erosion is to

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SCI.3.6.4 (2 of 2) Grab the pen tool and circle the soil conservation method that originated with the ancient Chinese.

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SCI.3.5.1 and SCI.3.5.3 Beth wants to plant a small flower garden for her grandmother. Explain how the different components of soil will help the plants grow.