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Grade 2scienceStudents identify common parts of soil and recognize simple ways rocks can break into smaller pieces.

Rocks and Soil

Learn about rocks and soil with 10 problems, an answer key, and a free printable PDF for Grade 2.

10 problems · Standards: 2-PS1-1 · Difficulty: easy

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Grade: Grade 2
Subject: science
Topic: Students identify common parts of soil and recognize simple ways rocks can break into smaller pieces.
Pages: 2 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key: ✅ Included
Class time: about 15 min

1. Soil contains tiny pieces of what hard material?
2. Does soil contain pieces of dead leaves and plants? Answer yes or no.
3. When water freezes inside cracks in a rock, can it break the rock into smaller pieces? Answer yes or no.
4. What do we call the material that covers the ground and helps plants grow?
5. Tree roots growing into cracks can push rocks apart. Does this make rocks smaller or bigger?
6. Wind can blow sand against a rock for many years. Will this make the rock smoother or rougher?

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10 problems across 2 pages (worksheet + answer key)
Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
Standards: 2-PS1-1
Skill: Students identify common parts of soil and recognize simple ways rocks can break into smaller pieces.
Suggested use: classwork, homework, or sub plans

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