Rocks, Weathering, and Erosion (S3E1) 2025

What are the four attributes of rocks?

• metals, minerals, crystals, rocks

• metamorphic, sedimentary, igneous, transformation

• color, texture, hardness, luster

• weight, shape, color, luster

Match the rocks to their classifications.

rough texture, shiny lister

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rough texture, dull luster

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smooth texture, dull luster

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Match the rocks to their classifications.

smooth texture, shiny luster

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Match each question a scientist might ask about a rock to the physical property it is asking about.

Is the rock dark or light?

• color

• hardness

• texture

• luster

Match each question a scientist might ask about a rock to the physical property it is asking about.

Will the rock scratch another material?

• color

• hardness

• texture

• luster

Match each question a scientist might ask about a rock to the physical property it is asking about.

Is the rock smooth or bumpy?

• color

• hardness

• texture

• luster

Match each question a scientist might ask about a rock to the physical property it is asking about.

How shiny is the rock?

• color

• hardness

• texture

• luster

Which of the following is one way that soil is separated into groups?

• color

• smell

• weight

• taste