Rocks and Soil

Rocks can be_________.

• ONLY smooth

• large or small

• one color

Rocks, soil, and water are important resources.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Three types of rocks are:

• Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic

• Igneous, Frosty, Rocky

• Prancer, Medal, Igneous

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

This is an example of a Metamorphic rock; form by heat and preassure.

• yes

• no

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

This is an example of a Igneous rock; created when magma cools and becomes solid.

• yes

• no

This is an example of a Sedimentary rock; made of particles of sediment such as clay or shell of sea creatures.

• yes

• no

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Soils are made of different minerals.

• True

• False

All soils have the same texture.

• True

• False

Soil is more than just small pieces of rock it is also made up of:

• gum

• trees

• dead plants and animals

What type of soil is used to grow plants?

• clay

• loam

• sand

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1