Pebbles, Sand, and Silt

How do you get sand from rocks?

• Rub them together.

• Leave them alone.

• Put them in a cup of water.

Which rock does not belong in this sorted group?

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What is it called when rocks rub together and break into smaller pieces?

• It is called weathering.

• It is called sinking.

• It is called washing.

Rocks are made up of _____.

• soil

• water

• minerals

• leaves

What property are these rocks sorted by?

• Shape

• Brightness

• Texture

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Which rocks would pass through this screen?

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What earth material is the object with the X made out of?

• Gravel

• Pebbles

• Clay

• Cobble

This soil has ______.

• pebbles and gravel

• gravel and sand

• sand and silt

• silt and clay

Which image shows liquid water?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which is the correct order from top to bottom?

• water, clay, silt, sand, gravel, pebbles

• water, pebbles, gravel, sand, silt, clay

• gravel, sand, clay, pebbles, water, silt

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1