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Investigation Test
Weathering and Erosion
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Various solids, liquids and gases that make up the Earth | Earth Materials |
| Mostly made of rock in several sizes along with air and water | Soil |
| Rock+H2O+Air = | Soil |
| Soil comes from the ____ | ground |
| It (soil) is composed of different size _____ | rocks |
| Rocks are categorized by their _____ | size |
| Largest to smallest (rocks in order) | pebbles----> gravel----> sand----> silt----> and clay |
| Soil components worms = | Organism ------->insects and bacteria |
| Soil components with decaying plants= | Humus-----> decaying plants and nutrients |
| What did you observe when the rocks were placed in the vinegar? | I observed bubbles (new substance created), there were cracks in the rocks, dust appeared to come off and the rock dissolved |
| With which rock did you NOT see bubbles? | I did not see bubbles with sandstone |
| Describe the appearance of each rock. | Basalt=smooth and rough texture; Limestone= it is a soft rock, slick and light gray; marble; rough and glittery;sandstone is a hard rock and sharp |