A natural resource that is made up of small bits of broken rock, air spaces, water, and humus is______
Soil
The remains of living things that have died and decayed become_______
Humus
The layer of soil that contains humus and is where plants grow is the________
Topsoil
The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces is called______
weathering
The movement of rocks & soil is called_______
erosion
Rocks are made of one or more_____
Minerals
The remains of a living thing that has died and was buried quickly is a ________
Fossil
Rock that forms when melted rock cools is _______ rock: Metamorphic or Igneous
Igneous
Some properties that can be used to identify a mineral are crystal shape, color, streak, and ______
Hardness
Table salt is a mineral that is easy to find. It is called a _____ mineral? Common or Precious?
Common
Gems are minerals that are hard to find. They are called_____ minerals? Common or Precious?
Precious
The Bible tells us in Genesis 1 that God created the earth with dry land and seas. True/False
True
Erosion is caused by wind and flowing water. True/False
True
A landslide is an example of weathering. True/False
False
Scientists classify rocks by how they are formed. True/False.
True
Understanding the properties of minerals helps people know how to use them. True/False
True
