Rocks and Soil Exploration
A Grade 4 science worksheet exploring the characteristics of different rock types and the composition of soil.
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Rocks and Soil Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided space for your answers.
1. Which type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Igneous
Mineral
2. What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by wind, water, or ice?
Erosion
Deposition
Weathering
Sedimentation
3. Soil is a mixture of weathered rock, water, air, and .
4. The dark, rich part of soil that comes from decayed plants and animals is called .
5. Briefly explain how a sedimentary rock can become a metamorphic rock.
6. Humus makes soil fertile and helps plants grow.
True
False
7. Clay soil has large particles and drains water quickly.
True
False
8. Look at the image below showing different types of rocks. Label each rock type using the terms: Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.
Rock A:
Rock B:
Rock C:
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