What natural elements are involved in the initial breakdown of rocks to form soil?

Soil Formation and Rock Breakdown

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Science, Biology
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5th - 8th Grade
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Liam Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sun and rain only
Only water and ice
Sun, water, ice, wind, and plants
Only wind and plants
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the alternate heating and cooling of rocks contribute to their breakdown?
It causes rocks to melt
It creates cracks in the rocks
It makes rocks harder
It changes the color of rocks
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to rainwater that collects in rock cracks during winter?
It freezes and expands
It turns into steam
It evaporates
It remains liquid
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can strong winds contribute to the breakdown of rocks?
By rolling rocks down and causing them to scrape each other
By making rocks heavier
By heating the rocks
By freezing the rocks
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what way do tree roots contribute to the breaking of rocks?
By absorbing all the water
By producing heat
By entering crevices and expanding
By making the rocks smoother
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do plant roots play in the breakdown of rocks?
They produce acid that helps break rocks
They make rocks grow
They prevent rocks from breaking
They cover rocks completely
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do streams and rivers contribute to soil formation?
By breaking large rocks into smaller pieces
By carrying rocks away
By making rocks heavier
By changing the color of rocks
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