Rocks and Soils

the feel of a material

• texture

• cast

• mould

an impression of exactly the same shape and size

• texture

• cast

• mould

fossils are the preserved remains of animals and plants in ............ rocks

• sedimentary

•  igneous

• metamorphic

to wear down weathered rock into sediments

a natural fertiliser

• pesticide

• soil

• Compost

• fossil

What do geologists study?

• insects

• animals

• plants

• rocks

This rock is black and very shiny.

• igneous

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

This rock is soft and contains very small particles.

• igneous

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

This rock is found in layers and is very crumbly.

• igneous

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

This rock is very hard and contains crystals.

• igneous

• sedimentary

• metamorphic