Soil Formation - 3.10B Picture Vocabulary

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a component of soil?

• Sand

• Plastic

• Clay

• Humus

Open Ended

Why is soil important for life on Earth?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the process of weathering?

• The breakdown of rocks into very small particles by gravity, water, wind, and ice

• The melting of rocks due to high temperature

• The movement of rocks from one place to another

• The formation of rocks from magma

Fill in the Blank

A solid piece of Earth's surface is called a ___.

Open Ended

How does understanding the composition of soil help us in everyday life or in caring for the environment?

Multiple Choice

What are the main components that make up soil?

• Sand, silt, clay, rock, and humus

• Water, air, and sunlight

• Leaves, branches, and roots

• Plastic, glass, and metal

Multiple Select

Which of the following are components of soil formed by the weathering of rocks?

• Sand

• Clay

• Rock

• Decompose

Open Ended

How does weathering contribute to the formation of sand and clay?