Rocks and Other Materials

A loose material, that lies on the top of the land.

• Rocks

• Soil

• Humus

• Fossils

The remains of living things that died a very long time ago.

• Rocks

• Soil

• Humus

• Fossils

Is formed from rotting plants and animals.

• Rocks

• Soil

• Humus

• Fossils

A hard substance covers the surface of the Earth.

• Rocks

• Soil

• Humus

• Fossils

Is a combination of the 3 types of soil.

• Clayey soil

• Loamy soil

• Sandy soil

• Silty soil

How is soil formed?

• By carrying up rocks

• By breaking down rocks

• By blowing away rocks

Soil is formed due to the action of the ?

• Sun

• Animals

• wind

• water

• People

Where can we find rocks?

• Seashore

• Mountains

• Air

• Caves

• Trees

Examples of rocks

• Granite

• Sand Stone

• Silt

• Marble

• Clay

Properties of rocks

• Size and Shape

• Colour and Pattern

• Luster and Texture

• Smell and Texture

• Size and Weight