Unit 4 Rocks and Soils

_____ is the movement of rock from one place to another.

• minerals

• erosion

• weathering

• soil

____ is used to measure the hardness of a mineral.

• Mohs Scale

• luster

• weight

• texture

____ is an action that breaks rocks into smaller parts or pieces.

• soil

• erosion

• weathering

• deposition

At recess, Marcell collected a group of rocks. All the rocks Marcel collected ______.

• are the same color

• have different textures

• are the same size

• are different sizes

Tags

NGSS.2-PS1-1

Jasmine is testing a rock by scratching it with various objects. This is a good test to assess the rocks _______.

• weight

• hardness

• luster

• color

The chart displays the properties of four rocks. According to the chart, which rocks can be grouped using their luster?

• 1 and 2

• 3 and 4

• 2 and 3

• 2 and 4

Look at the picture. Which statement explains how the features most likely formed?

• Someone carved the rock.

• Water made the arch by weathering rock.

• Wind made the arch by weathering rock.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

When water runs down a hill of loose soil, it will cause __________________.

Answer explanation

soil from the top of the hill to move to the bottom of the hill.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A jagged rock falls into fast-moving ocean water. How will the fast-moving water change the rock over time?

Answer explanation

The jagged rock will become smoother over time because of the fast-moving water.

What is the hardest mineral?

• Quartz

• Talc

• Diamond

• Topaz