Describing Rocks & Minerals
Name 3 colors that rocks can be
(Answers vary but can include...) black, brown, red, white, pink
When rocks slide down a hill, they may break and become ________.
smaller
What soil is light brown and does not hold much water?
Sandy soil
A __________ is a scientist who studies rocks.
geologist
True or false: Rocks can change their shape.
True
Tiny pieces of ______ give red clay its color.
iron
Hardness is how _________ a mineral is.
tough
True or false: Rocks can change color.
True
What type of soil do plants grow best in?
Topsoil
___________ tells how a mineral looks when light shines on it.
Luster
Weathering is the way _________ and ___________ change rocks.
water; wind
Soil is made up of __________ and bits of __________________.
tiny rocks; plants and animals