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Rocks and Soil Science Worksheet

Explore the basics of rocks and soil with this engaging science worksheet for first graders, covering types of rocks, soil components, and their uses.

Grade 1 Science Earth & Space ScienceRocks and Soil
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1-ESS2-11-ESS3-1

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Rocks and Soil Science

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!

1. Which of these is a type of rock?

a

Wood

b

Sandstone

c

Plastic

d

Water

2. Soil is made up of tiny pieces of:

a

Only dirt

b

Rocks, sand, and leaves

c

Candy

d

Clouds

3. Plants grow best in rich  .

4. A very hard material from the Earth is called a  .

5. All rocks are exactly the same size and shape.

T

True

F

False

6. Soil helps anchor plants so they don't fall over.

T

True

F

False

Types of rocks

7. Look at the picture of rocks. Name one way rocks are different from each other.

Soil layers

8. Look at the picture of soil. Why is soil important for plants?

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

smooth
rough
water
air

9. Some rocks feel  , while others feel  .

10. Besides tiny rocks and leaves, soil also has   and   in it.