Rocks, Minerals and Soil Assessment

Which soil has the largest particles?

• sand
• water
• clay
• loam

____ soil soaks up water like a sponge?

• clay
• loam
• sand
• dirt

Mohs Scale is used to determine?

• texture
• luster
• hardness
• color

____ is the loose material that covers much of the Earth's surface.

• bedrock
• grass
• humus
• soil

What will happen when rainwater goes down hill?

• plants will stop growing
• soil will get washed away
• the water will not evaporate
• the rocks will move to the top of the hill

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What soil type has the smallest particles?

• loam
• mud
• sand
• clay

What are the 3 types of soil?

• clay, sand, loam
• mud, rock, sand
• clay, sand, soil
• loam, clay, rock

What is the name of the scientist that studies rocks?

• meterologist
• biologist
• geologist
• chemist

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

A solid material made up of one or more minerals is called?

• sediment
• a rock
• soil
• a shell

____ is decayed (dead) remains of plants and animals.

• bedrock
• sand
• humus
• subsoil