This tells you something (such as a detail) about an object
What is a property?
100
Water washes over rocks and wears them down
What is an example of weathering?
100
Something made of tiny rocks and bits of plants and animals
What is soil?
100
The very soft mineral that leaves a white dust behind when scratched.
What is talc?
100
***How are the rocks in the picture the same? How are they different? (Hint: Tell how their PROPERTIES are the same and how they are different!)
(Answers may vary.)
200
This property describes how tough or soft a rock is
What is hardness?
200
When plant roots cause rocks to break
What is how plants can change rocks?
200
These cause soil to be different colors.
What are minerals?
200
This kind of soil can hold a large amount of water. Many plants grow well in this type of soil.
What is topsoil?
300
All rocks are made of these
What are minerals?
300
This mineral will rust when in contact with water
What is iron?
300
These are what people and plants need to remain healthy and grow.
What are minerals?
300
This is one important way that people get their minerals.
What is by eating plants?
400
How a mineral looks when light shines on it
What is luster?
400
A way that wind and water changes rocks
What is weathering?
400
Topsoil has many __________.
What are nutrients?
400
This is the name of the mineral that turns green when wet.
What is copper?
500
A scientist who studies rocks
Who is a geologist?
500
*Provide one example of how wind can change the way a rock looks.
(Answers may vary. Example: Wind can blow sand against a rock, which can wear it down. See example in textbook!)
500
*Explain how animals make the soil better for plants.
(Answers may vary. Example: Certain animals dig tunnels, which mixes the soil. Mixing the soil helps it get more air and water. This air and water in the soil helps plants grow.)