Rocks and soils

By Mikayla Erjavac

What are the What are the characteristics of characteristics of

rock?rock?• The characteristics of rock are looks earthy and comes in brown and orange colours. It comes in different textures e.g. Bumpy, crumbly, smooth hard, sharp.

Three types of rockIgneous rocks , Sedimentary rocks and

Metamorphic rocks.

What is soil ?

Soil is the top layer of dirt that plants grow in and get their nutrients from.

5 Different soil types

• 1. sandy soil 2. silty soil 3. clay soil 4. peaty soil 5.saline soil

How are rocks and soil different?

• Soil supports plant life and helps it grow depending on soil type. and rock makes a barrier on top of the soil. Rocks soil

How does erosion affect rock and soil?

Erosion affects rock and soil by water , wind , ice and other natural forces. Erosion affected soil Erosion affected rock

Bibliography

• I hope you enjoyed my rocks and soil project. Project by : Mikayla Erjavac ;)

http://www.rocksforkids.com/RFK/howrocks.html#Soil