Rock Cycle
What is soil made of?
A. Rocks, water, and air
B. Sand, clay, and plants
C. Rocks, minerals, decayed plants and animals
D. Only dirt
Answer: C. Rocks, minerals, decayed plants and animals
What is the water cycle?
A. The movement of water on Earth
B. The water we drink every day
C. A way to create rain
D. A cycle that happens in lakes only
Answer: A. The movement of water on Earth
Which layer of soil is best for growing plants?
A. Bedrock
B. Topsoil
C. Subsoil
D. Sand
Answer: B. Topsoil
Which step in the water cycle happens when water turns into vapor?
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Collection
Answer: A. Evaporation
Which type of soil holds water the best?
A. Sand
B. Clay
C. Gravel
D. Topsoil
Answer: B. Clay
What happens during condensation?
A. Water vapor changes into liquid water
B. Rain falls to the ground
C. Water turns into vapor
D. Snow melts into streams
Answer: A. Water vapor changes into liquid water
What are the three main types of rocks?
A. Solid, liquid, gas
B. Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
C. Hard, soft, shiny
D. Granite, marble, coal
Answer: B. Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
What is precipitation?
A. Water flowing in rivers
B. Rain, snow, sleet, or hail falling from clouds
C. Water evaporating into the air
D. Clouds forming in the sky
Answer: B. Rain, snow, sleet, or hail falling from clouds