Rocks, Minerals, Soil, Fossils, Weathering and Erosion

A naturally formed solid made up of one or more minerals...

• mineral

• sand

• loam

• rock

A solid object that is formed in nature and has never been alive...this object is found inside all rocks.

• rock

• sand

• mineral

• erosion

Which is NOT a way that is used to describe rocks and minerals?

• color

• taste

• hardness

• luster

Which type of soil contains the smallest particles, which helps to hold water very well, but isn't great for planting?

• loam

• sand

• clay

Which type of soil contains the largest particles and does not hold water well?

• sand

• loam

• clay

Which type of soil contains small, medium, and large particles, holds water well, and is the best for planting?

• sand

• loam

• clay

What is the purpose of the Moh's Scale?

• to identify the taste of rocks and minerals

• to identify the smell of rocks and minerals

• to identify the hardness of rocks and minerals

• to identify the shape of rocks and minerals

The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces....

• weathering

• erosion

• planting

• chopping

The movement of weathered rock and soil....

• weathering

• erosion

• flowing

• migrating

The hardened remains of a plant or animal that lived long ago....

• weathering

• erosion

• Moh's Scale

• fossils