Bill Nye Rocks and Soil

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• crust

• mantle

• atmosphere

• core

What type of rock is formed from the cooling of magma?

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Volcanic rock

• Igneous rock

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

• Crystallization

• Erosion

• Volcanism

• Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the term for the movement of soil from one place to another?

• deposition

• weathering

• erosion

• sedimentation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which type of soil is best for growing plants?

• Sandy soil

• Clay soil

• Rocky soil

• Loamy soil

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What is the process by which rocks are changed by heat and pressure?

• Volcanism

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Metamorphism

What is the hardest mineral found in rocks?

• Gold

• Quartz

• Diamond

• Silver

What is the term for the slow movement of soil down a slope?

• creep

• slip

• slide

• tumble

What is the process by which rocks are broken down by chemical reactions?

• Volcanic eruption

• Physical weathering

• Chemical weathering

• Erosion

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the term for the layer of soil that is rich in organic matter?

• topsoil

• sediment

• bedrock

• subsoil

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3