Rocks & Minerals
________ are made from only 1 Earth material.
Minerals
The 3 Types of Soil
Clay, Silt, Sand
High heat and pressure form __________ rocks.
Metamorphic
How is soil formed?
Erosion
________ are made from 2 or more Earth materials?
Rocks
The "ideal soil" is called _________.
Loam
Millions of years of pressure on layers of sediments form ____________ rocks.
Sedimentary
Rain, wind, and ice break down _________ into small particles to create soil.
Rocks
What are the Physical Properties of Rocks?
Size, Mass, Shape, Colour, Texture
Cotton, rice, sugarcane, wheat and vegetables grow best in ________ soil.
Clay
Cooling down lava or magma creates ___________ rocks.
Igneous
Rain, wind, and ice change the land by moving ______ from one place to another.
Soil
The 3 Types of Rocks
Sedimentary, Metamorphic, and Igneous
Lemons, strawberries, pomegranates, and oranges grow best in ________ soil.
Silt
___________ breaks down Igneous Rocks into small sediments.
Erosion
What are the 3 forces of Erosion?
Hint: Think about the waves and breeze at the beach.
Water (rain), Wind (air), and Ice (glaciers)
Double Jeopardy!
Sandstone and Limestone are examples of ____________ Rocks.
Sedimentary
Potatoes, sweet potatoes, and peanuts grow best in ________ soil.
Sand
Each rock can turn into different type of rock in a process known as The ____________.
Rock Cycle
Double Jeopardy!
Planting trees can help prevent ____________.
Soil Erosion