Soil
The movement of rocks and soil is called
erosion
What type of rocks has lines from layers of sediment settling over time?
Sedimentary
Table salt is a mineral that is easy to find. This means it is a _________ mineral
common
According to the Bible, when did most fossils form?
During Noah's flood
Who created the land and seas in the Bible?
God
The remains of living things that have died and decayed become
The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces is called
weathering
Rocks are made of one or more
Minerals
Erosion is caused by wind and _______
flowing water
What is the top layer of soil called?
topsoil
DOUBLE OR NOTHING
Why is it important to conserve soil?
Soil is a natural resource that was given to us by God. It is used to grow food for people and animals.
It is used to grow plants that are used for medicine.
Soil is used to make bricks, roads, plates, and cups.
A landslide is caused by __________________________________________.
erosion
What do people study about minerals to know how to use them?
Properties
The remains of a living thing that has died and was buried quickly is a
fossil
What is the middle layer of soil called?
subsoil
A natural resource that is made up of small bits of broken rock, air spaces, water, and humus
Rock that forms when melted rock cools
igneous
Some properties that can be used to identify a mineral are crystal shape, color, streak, and ________
hardness
Why can fossils of fish and seashells be found today in mountains?
The mountains were covered with water during the Genesis Flood. Fish and seashell
animals were buried quickly by sediment during the Flood. The remains quickly turned to fossils.
What is the bottom layer of soil called?
bedrock
The layer of soil that contains humus and is where plants grow is the
topsoil
Scientists classify rocks by
how they form
Gems are minerals that are hard to find. This means they are __________ minerals
precious
According to an evolutionist's perspective, when did most fossils form?
Over millions of years, because mountains were once covered by ocean
Both Christian scientists and evolutionists believe what about adaptation?
it's a characteristic that helps the living thing survive in its environment