Changes to Rocks and Soils

Rocks near the ocean get broken into smaller pieces. What causes this change to these rocks?

• A) leaves falling from trees

• B) water crashing against the rocks

• C) clouds forming in the sky

• D) Salt dissolving in the water

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Mr. Travis is planning to have a garden in his backyard. As he was digging a hole, he came upon some unfamiliar soil. The soil had large grains, tan in color and does not hold water.

• clay

• gravel

• sand

• silt

• topsoil

Alex and Andrew are skipping ( throwing) rocks on the side of a river. They notice some rocks are smoother than others. Which best explains the difference in texture of the rocks?

• A) The smoother rocks have been worn away by wind.

• B) The smoother rocks have been worn away by snow.

• C) The smoother rocks have been worn away by still water.

• D) The smoother rocks have been worn away by moving water.

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This picture shows a location that is very dry. What most likely caused the sand to be shaped the way it is in the picture?

• A) rain

• B) wind

• C) animal trails

• D) uneven heating

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Which question will help a scientist to classify a rock by its texture?

• A) How large is the rock?

• B) Where was the rock found?

• C) Does the rock have many colors?

• D) Is the surface of the rock smooth?

Lisa and Jackie are exploring some soil near their school. By comparing the soils, the girls are most likely to learn that?

• A) soils can be different from place to place.

• B) soils with large pieces are darker than fine soils

• C) Soils with small pieces can grow the tallest plants

• D) soil layers are the same thickness

The weathering of rocks into small pieces forms what natural resource?

• A) minerals

• B) coal

• C) water

• D) soil

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The pictures show two rocks. Rock x is found beside a fast-moving river. Rock Y is pulled from the bottom of the river. Pick two sentences that are true of the river.

• A) The river can create new rocks.

• B) The river can join rocks together.

• C) The river can make rocks smaller.

• D) The river can add pieces to rocks.

• E) The river can make rocks smooth.

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Soil is composed of all these natural materials EXCEPT?

• weathered rock

• plant matter

• plastic substances

• animal remains

When water runs down a hill of loose soil, it will cause what change to the soil?

• A) soil from the top of the hill will be moved to the bottom

• B) The particles of the soil will come together to make rocks

• C) The hill will collect more soil and become taller.

• D) The solid particles of soil will melt and flow up the hill.

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