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Worksheetsrocks and soil
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 32mins
The three types of rocks are...
sedimentary, metamorphic and metatonic
igneous, sedimentary and hard
igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic
chalky, brown and smooth
We use rocks to...
build streets and buildings
eat
brush our hair
Loam is dark brown because of all of the dead plants and animals, also known as ____________.
humus
soil
Each day we walk on the loose material that covers Earth's surface. This material is called _____________.
humus
soil
land
This layer is under the topsoil. It's lighter in color.
topsoil
subsoil
bedrock
Soil is the low layer of Earth.
True
False
Soil has ________ bits of rocks.
small
big
Marble is a ________ rock.
rough
smooth
Rocks are same colors and shapes.
False
True
Rocks can be shiny or _________
dull
bright
Rocks are living things.
True
False
Many soils are ___________.
green
brown
Some soils are________
gray
pink
Sandstone is a __________ rock.
smooth
rough
How are rocks different?
In shapes and sizes only
In shapes , sizes and colors
Justine digs in her garden. She sees many things in the soil.
Which nonliving things might Justine see in the soil?
earthworms
rocks
weeds
spiders
Frank wants to grow some bean seeds in a flowerpot. Which soil should Frank put in the pot?
soil with a lot of clay
soil with a lot of sand
soil with a lot of rocks
soil with a lot of humus
Which rock is formed when lava cools?
Sedimentary
Igneous
Metamorphic
Clayey, loamy, and sandy are types of ....
rocks
soil
water
What shape does this rock have?
Oval like an egg.
Square with 4 sides.
White like a cloud.
This soil is good for planting. it is ....
sandy soil
loamy soil
clayey soil
___________ usually will be made into a pot.
Clay
Gravel
Gemstone
slate
A geologist is a scientist that studies...
animals
plants
rocks
