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Chapter 5 Science
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Rocks are made from substances found in nature called ______. | minerals |
| A type ofhumus rock that is formed from layers of sand, mud, and pebble is called _______. | Sedimentary Rock |
| You can compare minerals by looking at their ______. | color, texture, hardness |
| A material found in soil that was once living or was formed by a living thing is ______. | humus |
| A kind of soil with sand and clay is ______. | loam |
| Fossils found inside a mold are known as _____. | casts |
| A fuel is a material that is burned to get ______. | energy |
| Coal was formed millions of years ago from a soft material called _____. | peat |
| When liquid water evaporates, it forms | water vapor |
| When a dam is built across a river, it helps to form a(n) ______. | reservoir |
| When harmful materials get into water, air, or land, it can cause ______. | pollution |
| An example of a nonrenewable resource is ______. | a metal |
| Igneous rocks, like granite, are made when _______. | melted rock cools and hardens |
| Topsoil is good for growing crops. Why? | It has a lot of humus |
| How long does it take to create fossil fuel? | millions of years |
| Where is the best place to find a fossil? | Sedimentary rock |