Rocks, Minerals, and Soils

Front

_______________ in soil has many nutrients and comes from the decayed remains of plants and animals.

Back

Humus

Front

What is the only thing on earth that can scratch a diamond?

Back

another diamond

Front

What is it called when we say a rock is shiny?

Back

luster

Front

Which layer of soil contains large rocks that have not been weathered yet? Options: topsoil, subsoil, dirt, bedrock

Back

bedrock

Front

Which kind of rock is formed from heat and pressure?

Back

metamorphic rock

Front

How does soil help the trees?

Back

it gives nutrients to the trees

Front

Which rocks come from volcanoes? Options: metamorphic rocks, sedimentary rocks, igneous rocks, bedrocks

Back

igneous rocks

Front

which layer of soil is improved when we put out compost?

Back

topsoil

Front

Which soil has small grains, holds lots of water, and is very sticky when wet?

Back

clay

Front

All rocks are made of ____________________.

Back

minerals