Soil and Rock Quiz

Rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by:

• Plants and animals

• The Sun

• Wind and Water

Rocks, ________, and animals all become part of soil.

Which of the following is the largest type of rock?

• Pebble

• Grain of sand

• Boulder

Which type of soil does NOT retain or hold water well?

• Sand

• Silt

• Clay

One way all soils are the same is because they all:

• Have the same smell

• Have the same texture

• Contain dead plants and animals

Which of the following is the smallest type of rock?

• Mountain

• Boulder

• Stone

This type of soil holds nutrients but does not drain well.

• Sand

• Silt

• Clay

True or False Earth is made up of rock.

• True

• False

This type of soil has nutrients, holds moisture well and support the growth of plants.

• Sand

• Silt

• Clay

When plants and animals breakdown to become part of the soil they:

• Recycle

• Decompose

• Regenerate