Third Grade Earth Science Review

A mass of ice that moves slowly is a:

A paleontologist is a person who studies

Sand, bits of rock, and the remains of once-living things are called

The way a mineral shines is called its

What is not a property that can be used to help identify a mineral?

Rock that forms from cooled molten rock is called

The rocky layer of soil beneath the subsoil is

The movement of rock or soil from one place to another is

What is the difference between rocks and minerals?

This rock forms when existing rock is changed by heat and pressure under the Earth's surface:

Rock that is formed when sand, rock particles, and bits of soil are cemented is called

The upper layer of soil which contains decaying plants and animals is:

The slow breaking down or wearing away of rock is called

What are the three types of rock that make up the Earth's crust?

The preserved remains of a plant or animal that lived long ago is called a