Year 3 Science

Front

What type of soil retains water and is sticky in nature?

Back

Clayey soil is sticky and retains water.

Front

How are rocks grouped?

Back

Rocks are grouped by their properties.

Front

Which of these rocks is used for cleaning?

Back

Pumice is used for cleaning.

Front

Soil is formed by the...................................of rocks.

Back

Soil is formed by the breaking down of rocks.

Front

Which animal lives in soil?

Back

The Earthworm lives in soil.

Front

What is soil made of?

Back

Soil is made of minerals, organic matter, water, and air.

Front

What is the process of breaking down rocks called?

Back

The process is called weathering.

Front

What is humus?

Back

Humus is decomposed organic matter in soil.

Front

Name a type of rock that is formed from lava.

Back

Igneous rock is formed from lava.

Front

What do we call the top layer of soil?

Back

The top layer of soil is called topsoil.