Rocks, soil, and minerals Practice Quiz

Meleted rocks that cool and harden are called ____________.

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

Which is NOT a substance that all soil contains?

• clay

• air

• water

• humus

Which type of rock forms in layers or has sediments?

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

• Igneous

Which type of soil holds water the best?

• sand

• silt

• bedrock

• clay

Rocks that have been changed by heat and pressure are called __________.

• igneous rocks

• metamorphic rocks

• minerals

• sedimentary rocks

Which type of soil breaks down to provide resources for making new soil?

• topsoil

• subsoil

• bedrock

• humus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Describe how humus in soil is made and why it's important.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What 4 ingredients compose/make soil?

What is the best type of soil for a garden?

• bedrock

• subsoil

• loam

• minerals

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which component of soil is primarily organic matter?

• Clay

• Sand

• Humus

• Silt