Review Rocks and Soil

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of rocks?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Granite

Which is true about a thick layer of topsoil?

• It is rich in humus.
• It is rich in acidic chemicals.
• It is NOT good for growing plants.
• It does not contain minerals.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What is the rocks made of?

• Minerals

• Air

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

The igneous rocks name is derived from latin word "IGNIS" which means....

• Mountain

• Fire

• Magma

• Lava

Soil formation results from:

• rivers depositing sediment

• continuous weathering

• the rock cycle

• mass wasting

Soil is made of

• Glass, water, and minerals.
• Metals, minerals, and rocks.
• Rock, minerals, and decayed matter.

Which is true about a thick layer of topsoil?

• It is rich in humus.
• It is rich in acidic chemicals.
• It is NOT good for growing plants.
• It does not contain minerals.

Which is a resource that is used to grow plants?

• Rocks
• Oil
• Fossils
• Soil

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

rock and minerals that changed over time

• Sedimentary 
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

Sedimentary rocks are made from...

• Heat and Pressure

• Sediments

• Magma cooling