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a natural resource that is made up of small bits of broken rock, air spaces, water, and humus is called ________
soil
the layer of soil that contains humus and is where plants grow is called _________
topsoil
formed
a landslide is an example of __________
erosion
rocks that form when melted rock cools are ________ rocks
igneous
Understanding the ___________ of minerals helps people to know how to use them
properties
rocks are made of one or more _________
minerals
gems and minerals that are hard to find are called _________ minerals
precious
the movement of rocks and soil is called ________
erosion
the ___________ __________ says that most fossils formed during the Flood of Noah's day
biblical view
the Bible tells us in Genesis 1 that ________ ________ the earth with dry land and seas
God created
the remains of a living thing that has died and was buried quickly is a __________
fossil
table salt is a mineral that is easy to find so it is called a ________ mineral
common
erosion is caused by wind and __________ __________
flowing water
The ___________ ____________ believes that fossils of fish and seashells are found on mountains because millions of years ago the mountains were once part of the ocean floor
evolutionary view
Why is it important to conserve soil?
Soil is a natural resource given to us by God. It is used to grow food that we eat, to grow medicine from plants, and can be used to make things like cups and bowls.
the remains of a living thing that has died and decayed become __________
humus
some properties that can be used to identify a mineral is a crystal shape, color, streak, and __________
hardness
the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces is called ___________
weathering
Both the ____________ and ____________ __________ says that adaptation is a characteristic of a living thing that helps the living thing to survive in its environment
Biblical and Evolutionary view
Using the Bible's teaching why would fossils of fish and seashells be found on today's mountain?
The mountains were covered with water during the Genesis Flood. Fish and animals were buried quickly by sediment. The remains turned to fossils.