Rocks and Soil Review

1. Students collected a group of rocks. All the rocks the students collected–

• have very sharp edges.

• are different sizes.

• have the same texture.

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS1-1

Students sorted rocks into four groups. The new rock belongs in which group?

• Group 1

• Group 2

• Group 3

• Group 4

Students made observations of a rock. Which of the following is an accurate description of the rock they found?

• It has dark and light layers.

• It is mostly very dark-colored.

• It has a smooth texture.

• It is larger than 10 centimeters.

Students group rocks into three groups: large, medium, and small. The students are sorting by which of the following characteristics?

• Texture

• Color

• Hardness

• Size

Whitney puts rocks into two groups: rough and smooth. What characteristic is Whitney using to sort the rocks?

• Texture

• Color

• Weight

• Size

Tags

NGSS.2-PS1-1

NGSS.2-PS1-2

Plants and animals become part of the soil when what happens?

• When they die and decay

• When they produce offspring

• When they grow bigger

• When they take in nutrients

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

In addition to plant and animal remains, what else makes up soil?

• Fossil fuels

• Bits of rocks

• Iron ore

• Salt water

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Soil is formed when rocks are broken into smaller pieces. What process makes this change to these rocks?

• Leaves falling from trees

• Clouds forming in the sky

• Water crashing against the rocks

• Salt dissolving in water

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following will be most helpful in forming soil?

• Volcanoes erupting quickly

• Snow falling in very cold areas

• Animals eating plants for food

• Water breaking up rocks

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2