Rocks and Soil

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of rocks?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Granite

Sedimentary rocks are made from...

• Heat and Pressure

• Sediments

• Magma cooling

Igneous rocks are made from...

• Heat and pressure

• Sediments

• Magma cooling

Metamorphic rocks are made from...

• Heat and pressure

• Sediments

• Magma cooling

Topsoil is the top layer of soil where most plant life can be found growing.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The subsoil is the layer just above the bedrock and often contains larger rocks.

• True

• False

Subsoil is the layer below the topsoil that has very little humus in it, but is rich in minerals.

• True

• False

Which three things break down rocks (weather them)?

• Water

• Humans

• Wind

• Ice

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of soil?

• clay

• sand

• silt

• mud

Are there minerals in soil?

• Yes

• No

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1