Rocks and Soil

Question 1

Geology

Answer 1

The study of the Earth’s physical structure.

Question 2

Geologic Formations

Answer 2

Volcanoes, Canyons, Mountains

Question 3

Rocks

Answer 3

Made up of minerals.

Question 4

Minerals

Answer 4

Naturally occurring chemicals.

Question 5

Igneous Rocks

Answer 5

Rocks formed from molten rock (magma).

Question 6

Sedimentary Rocks

Answer 6

Layered, weathered and eroded rock developed over millions of years.

Question 7

Fossils

Answer 7

Formed by plants and animals and found in sedimentary rocks.

Question 8

Metamorphic Rocks

Answer 8

Rocks that are changed by heat and pressure overtime formed deep within the Earth’s surface.

Question 9

Physical Weathering

Answer 9

The breaking down of rocks due to water, wind and temperatures.

Question 10

Chemical Weathering

Answer 10

Minerals dissolving as a result of chemical reactions.

Question 11

Erosion

Answer 11

Worn-down bits of rock that are transported around Earth by wind, water and gravity.

Question 12

Deposition

Answer 12

Layers of built up sediment.

Question 13

Soil

Answer 13

Upper layer of the Earth that contains life.

Question 14

Inorganic Matter

Answer 14

Anything that is not living, such as fossils or rocks.

Question 15

Organic Matter

Answer 15

Anything that is living, such as worms or plants.

Question 16

Biological Weathering

Answer 16

The breakdown of rocks due to living things.