Rocks and Minerals
Everywhere (Outside, in your backyard, forests, desert, etc.)
How many types of rock are there?
Three
True or False
All three forms of rock can be changed into the other two forms.
True
_________ are features of the earth's surface.
Landforms
True or False
Some rocks are tiny and others are huge.
True
What type of rock is formed when small pieces of rocks and other materials pile up in layers?
Sedimentary Rock
___________ is the decaying plant and animal matter that helps plants grow.
Humus
_______ are mostly flat, level areas of land.
Plains
A scientist who studies what the earth is made of is called..?
A geologist
What type of rock is formed when magma cools and hardens?
Igneous Rock
What are pores?
tiny spaces in between rocks and humus
What is a landform that usually rises at least 2,000 feet above the earth's surface?
Mountain
What does "Classify" mean?
What type of rock is formed when heat and pressure are applied to sedimentary or igneous rock?
Metamorphic Rock
Name two things that can be made from soil, rocks, or minerals.
I.E: video games, plates, jewelry, buildings
What is low-lying land surrounded by higher ground called?
A valley
What three words do scientists use to describe rocks?
Hardness, Color, and Luster
Marble, Slate, and Gneiss (pronounced NICE) are all examples of what type of rock?
Metamorphic Rock
What are the four components of soil?
Rocks and Minerals, Hums, Water, Air
Why are coastlines, rivers, and lakes important?
Answers may vary.