Rocks and Soil

Which rock can turn into sand?

• Diamond

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Marble

How can we tell if soil has a lot of organic matter?

• It's very light

• It's darker in color

• It's always wet

• It smells like roses

Where does soil mainly come from?

• Trees

• Rocks

• Water

• Sunlight

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Which of these can also help weather rocks?

• Cars

• Plants

• Houses

• Toys

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What color is organic matter in soil usually?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• Brown or black

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What do scientists call the mix of dead plants and animals in soil?

• Rocks

• Water

• Organic matter

• Air

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What type of soil is best for plants to grow in?

• Only sand

• Only clay

• A mix of sand, clay, and organic matter

• Dry soil

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Soil is formed over a long time. Which sentence best tells how soil forms?

• Soil forms when rocks break down and mix with dead plants and animals.

• Soil forms when a lot of rain falls on the ground at once.

• Soil forms when sand is mixed with water.

• Soil forms when large rocks break down and turn into sand and water.

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The Topmost layer of the earth's surface where plants grow is

• bedrock

• soil

• water

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Soil is made of

• Glass, water, and minerals.

• Metals, minerals, and rocks.

• Rock, minerals, and decayed matter.