Earth's Materials and Processes Unit Review

This type of rock changed as a result of underground heat and pressure.

• Igneous
• Mineral
• Sedimentary
• Metamorphic

This type of rock was formed when melted rock cooled and hardened.

• Igneous
• Mineral
• Sedimentary
• Metamorphic

A Lucy T. Davis student picks up a rock and observes that the rock contains pieces of animal shells. Which type of rock did the student find?

• Igneous
• Sedimentary
• Metamorphic
• Crysal

Dead plants and animals decay and become what part of the soil?

• Sand
• Clay
• Humus
• Silt

The soil in a bucket feels rough. Water poured into the soil drains quickly to the bottom. What type of soil is most likely in the bucket?

• Sand
• Silt
• Clay
• Loam

Mrs. Davis walked across the ground and wet dirt got stuck to the bottom of her shoe. Which kind of soil did she probably walk through?

• Clay
• Sand
• Silt
• Loose pebbles

Mrs. Watford wants to plant a garden. What kind of soil would be best for her to grow flowers?

• Clay
• Sand
• Silt
• Loam

What is different about the water found in a glacier and the water found in a river?

• A river has saltwater and a glacier has freshwater.
• The water in glaciers is frozen and the water in rivers is not frozen.
• Glaciers and rivers both flow into the ocean.
• Glaciers are found only in flat lands and rivers are found only in mountains.

Where is most of Earth's water found?

• Lakes
• Glaciers
• Oceans
• Rivers

How are lakes and ponds different?

• One is saltwater.
• They are both moving water.
• Ponds are usually smaller than lakes.
• Lakes are usually smaller than ponds.