Science Chapter 3 Review

Describing Rocks & Minerals

1

Name 3 colors that rocks can be

(Answers vary but can include...) black, brown, red, white, pink

2

A __________ is a scientist who studies rocks.

geologist

3

Hardness is how _________ a mineral is.

tough

4

___________ tells how a mineral looks when light shines on it.

Luster

Rocks Change

1

When rocks slide down a hill, they may break and become ________.

smaller

2

True or false: Rocks can change their shape.

True

3

True or false: Rocks can change color.

True

4

Weathering is the way _________ and ___________ change rocks.

water; wind

Soil

1

What soil is light brown and does not hold much water?

Sandy soil

2

Tiny pieces of ______ give red clay its color.

iron

3

What type of soil do plants grow best in?

Topsoil

4

Soil is made up of __________ and bits of __________________.

tiny rocks; plants and animals