Unit 3: Rocks, Minerals & Soils

Pick THREE sentences that are true of the rock in the picture.

• The rock is very smooth.

• The rock has a dull luster.

• The rock has many colors.

• The rock has a rough texture.

What type of soil is this?

• clay

• sand

• loam

• topsoil

Which of the following is NOT used to identify a rock?

• color

• weight

• streak

• shape

Pick the four features of rocks that can be used to identify them

• texture

• shape

• color

• strreak

• hardness

Which of the following soils were most likely used to make the adobe hut?

• clay and topsoil

• gravel and sand

• sand and clay

• topsoil and grave