Rocks and Soil Review

Plants and animals become part of the soil when what happens?

• When they die and decay

• When they produce offspring

• When they grow bigger

• When they take in nutrients

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Which statement is true?

• You can group rocks only based on their size.

• All rocks are the same.

• You can group rocks in many different ways.

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Soil is made from broken down rocks and organic matter.

• True

• False

Which of these is a man-made rock?

• chalk

• concrete

• limestone

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What are the three main rock groups? Select THREE

• igenous

• metamorphic

• properties

• sedimentary

Which type of rock is formed by lava from a volcano?

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

• igneous

Choose the answer that best describes the relationship between rocks and minerals

• Minerals are made up of rocks.

• Rocks are made up of minerals.

• There is no relationship between rocks and minerals.

• Rocks and minerals are the same.

How long does it take for soil to form?

• one to two years

• five to ten years

• about fifty years

• hundreds to thousands of years

What is the name of the scale that is used to measure minerals hardness?

• Mineral Hardness Scale

• Mohs Hardness Scale

• Diamond Hardness Scale

• Rock Hardness Scale

What is the best type of soil to grow plants in?

• loam

• sandy

• clay

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