Earth's Rocks and Soil Types

Which statements are true about the rocks on the surface of Earth.

• The rocks come in many different shapes and sizes.

• The rocks are all the same shapes and sizes.

• Rocks don’t change size and shape.

• Rocks change size and shape as wind, water, and other factors break them down and move them.

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the soil type with the smallest pieces

• sand

• silt

• clay

the soil type which has  medium-sized pieces

• sand

• silt

• clay

the soil type with the largest pieces

• sand

• silt

• clay

has a rough texture

• sand

• silt

• clay

has a smooth texture

• sand

• silt

• clay

has a smooth texture when dry, but is sticky when wet

• sand

• silt

• clay

holds both nutrients and water very well

• sand

• silt

• clay

holds nutrients, but does not allow water and air to drain through

• sand

• silt

• clay

drains quickly and does not hold water or nutrients well

• sand

• silt

• clay