Exploring Rocks, Soil, and Earth

The rocks come in many sizes, colors, and _________

• shapes

• push

• types

• black

What happens to rocks when they are weathered?

• Rocks become more solid and compact.

• Rocks are transformed into liquid magma.

• Rocks gain new colors and patterns.

• Rocks are broken down into smaller particles or minerals.

What is soil made of?

• Soil is made of mineral particles, organic matter, water, and air.

• Soil is made of only water and air.

• Soil is composed entirely of synthetic materials.

• Soil consists solely of rocks and minerals.

Which type of soil is best for growing plants?

• Peaty soil

• Clay soil

• Sandy soil

• Loamy soil

What do we call the land part of the Earth?

• Soil

• Air

• Land

• Water

What covers most of the Earth's surface?

• Ice

• Land

• Water

• Deserts

How do people use air every day?

• People use air for charging electronic devices.

• People use air for growing plants in soil.

• People use air for breathing, cooking, heating, and cooling.

• People use air for swimming and diving.

The shape of the earth is _________

• square

• cylinder

• cubic

• round

What is the highest land in the earth?

• hills

• valleys

• plains

• mountains

There are types of soil, except _____________.

• loamy

• sandy

• clay

• smooth