Rocks and Soil Practice quiz

What question would help you classify a rock?

Select the 2 best answers.

• How large is the rock?

• How shiny is the rock?

• Is the rock smooth?

• Where was the rock found?

Moh's scale helps you to classify a rock's _______?

• color

• luster

• hardness

• texture

I have large particle size and do not absorb water well. What type of soil am I?

• Clay

• Sand

• Loam

I am rich, dark soil and am perfect for planting. What kind of soil am I?

• sand

• clay

• loam

Water drains fastest through soil with the smallest particle size.

• true

• false

Clay holds more water than sand.

• true

• false

Over time rocks in a river will _______________________ (select all that apply)

• grow

• become smaller

• become rough

• become smooth

Canyons are formed from weathering after one storm.

• true

• false

All of the following are causes of weathering except.

• high winds

• rain

• sunlight

• ice

All of the following are causes of erosion except...

• gravity

• heavy rain

• animals

• ocean surf