Students sorted these rocks into four groups. The new rock belongs in which group?

Students sorted rocks into three groups. What property did they use to sort the rocks?

A student is testing a rock by trying to scratch it with different objects. It is a good test for answering which of the following questions?

Which of the rocks can be grouped together by their luster?

Based on the data from the table, which soil type best supports plant growth?

Students ran an investigation and found that a certain kind of plant grew better in Soil 4. Which statement is supported by this evidence?

After students ran investigations on water retention, they concluded that soil with the biggest particles lets the most water pass through. Which soil would retain the most water?

Students made four different mixtures of soil, as shown in the four illustrations below. The students planted 100 plants in each kind of soil mixture and recorded how many of the plants continued to grow. For this investigation, the students found that plants continued to grow best in the kind of soil mixture that is __________.

Students collected soil from the playground. They compared it to soils with different textures. The soil from the playground has what texture?

Students observed that in one corner of the playground was a patch of smooth, flat soil. After several days, they noticed that ripples had formed across the sand. What was the most likely cause of this change?

Dunes are large piles of sand that move slowly on beaches. What causes the dunes to move from place to place?

When water runs down a hill of loose soil, it will cause what change to the soil?

What happens when strong winds blow sand against large rocks?

A sharp, jagged rock falls into a fast-moving river. How will the moving water change the rock over time?