Rocks and Soil

Rocks formed from the cooling of molten material are called:

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

Rocks formed from other rocks which have been changed by heat and squashing are called:

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

Rocks formed when rock or animal fragments settle in layers are called:

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

Three types of soil are:

• Weak, strong and wet

• Loam, clay and sandy

• Dark, light and dry

The dark brown material in soil is made from dead animals and plants. This material is called:

• Humus

• Minerals

• Lime

Soil erosion can be decreased by:

• Removing trees from the soil

• Planting trees

• Digging for stone in a quarry

Soil erosion is highest on:

• Flat land

• Gently sloping land

• Steep slopes