Rocks, Minerals and Soil Assessment

Front

What are the 3 types of soil?

Back

Clay, Sand, Loam

Front

What is decayed (dead) remains of plants and animals?

Back

Humus

Front

What can you test with your fingernail, a penny, or a nail?

Back

Hardness

Front

What happens when rainwater goes downhill?

Back

Soil will get washed away.

Front

What is the hardest mineral?

Back

Diamond

Front

What is soil made of?

Back

Soil is made of minerals, organic matter, air, and water.

Front

What is the process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces called?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the layer of soil below the topsoil called?

Back

Subsoil

Front

What is the top layer of soil that is rich in nutrients?

Back

Topsoil

Front

What is a natural resource that is used to grow plants?

Back

Soil