Soil
What are the 3 layers of soil in order?
topsoil, subsoil, bedrock
What makes up rocks?
one or more minerals
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What scale measures the hardness of minerals?
the Mohs scale
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What is a fossil?
the remains or trace of a living thing that has died and was buried quickly
God created the earth with dry _____ and _____.
land and seas
In which layer of soil do plants grow?
topsoil
How are rocks classified?
by how they are formed
What are the 4 properties of minerals that can be used to identify them?
hardness, color, streak, and CRYSTAL shape
Biblical or evolutionary view, or both?
Most fossils formed during the Flood
Biblical view
What is weathering?
the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces
What 4 things make up soil?
small bits of broken rock, humus, air, water
How are igneous rocks formed?
when melted rock cools
What's the difference between common and precious minerals?
common: easy to find
precious: hard to find
Biblical or evolutionary view, or both?
Fish fossils are found on mountains because millions of years ago mountains were part of the ocean floor.
evolutionary view
What are the 4 causes of weathering?
water, ice, wind, plants
What is humus?
the remains of living things that have died and decayed
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
when layers of sediment are pressed together and harden
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What is a mineral that has been cut and polished?
a gem
Biblical or evolutionary view, or both?
Adaptation helps living things survive in its environment
both Biblical and evolutionary view
What is erosion?
The movement of rocks and soil (like a landslide).
Why is it important to conserve soil?
Soil is a natural resource used to help grow food, for medicines, make bricks, and more.
How are metamorphic rocks formed?
when igneous or sedimentary rocks are changed by great heat and pressure
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What are some ways you can use minerals?
build tools and other things
found in food to keep you healthy
Why are fossils of fish and seashells found today on mountains?
The mountains were covered with water during the Flood. The sea creatures were buried quickly in the sediment and turned to fossils.
What 2 things cause erosion?
wind and flowing water