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Unit 4 Rocks and Soils

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_____ is the movement of rock from one place to another.

a)

minerals

b)

erosion

c)

weathering

d)

soil

2.

____ is used to measure the hardness of a mineral.

a)

Mohs Scale

b)

luster

c)

weight

d)

texture

3.

____ is an action that breaks rocks into smaller parts or pieces.

a)

soil

b)

erosion

c)

weathering

d)

deposition

4.

At recess, Marcell collected a group of rocks. All the rocks Marcel collected ______.

a)

are the same color

b)

have different textures

c)

are the same size

d)

are different sizes

5.

Jasmine is testing a rock by scratching it with various objects. This is a good test to assess the rocks _______.

a)

weight

b)

hardness

c)

luster

d)

color

6.

The chart displays the properties of four rocks. According to the chart, which rocks can be grouped using their luster?

a)

1 and 2

b)

3 and 4

c)

2 and 3

d)

2 and 4

7.

Look at the picture. Which statement explains how the features most likely formed?

a)

Someone carved the rock.

b)

Water made the arch by weathering rock.

c)

Wind made the arch by weathering rock.

8.

When water runs down a hill of loose soil, it will cause __________________.

4 lines
9.

A jagged rock falls into fast-moving ocean water. How will the fast-moving water change the rock over time?

4 lines
10.

What is the hardest mineral?

a)

Quartz

b)

Talc

c)

Diamond

d)

Topaz