10 questions
What is an inorganic, solid material found in nature?
mineral
rock
sedimentary
metamorphic
Which is a type of igneous rock that contains large crystals and forms when magma cools slowly beneath the surface of the Earth?
intrusive
extrusive
sedimentary
metamorphic
Which is a type of igneous rock that has small crystals and forms when lava cools quickly on Earth's surface.
intrusive
extrusive
sedimentary
metamorphic
What is a solid inorganic material that is usually made of two or more minerals.
mineral
rock
sedimentary
metamorphic
What type of rock is made from pieces of other rocks, dissolved minerals, or plant and animal matter that collects to form rock layers?
intrusive
extrusive
sedimentary
metamorphic
Type of rock that is formed when existing rock is heated and squeezed.
intrusive
extrusive
sedimentary
metamorphic
What do you call an area of soil that is above bedrock and contains little organic material?
clay
sand
topsoil
subsoil
What do you call an area of soil that contains humus, organic matter and weathered rock?
clay
sand
topsoil
subsoil
What type of soil has large grains, gritty texture and does not hold water well?
clay
sand
loam
bedrock
What type of soil has small grains, sticky texture, and can hold water better than any other soil type?
clay
sand
loam
bedrock