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Lesson 47 of 84 ยท Land and Water

Simulation

Comparing Rocks (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

Rocks can be sorted by size, color, shape, and texture. Geologists study rocks to learn about Earth!

Key Words

  • mineral
  • fossil
  • erosion

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Look at the new words. Can you say each one?

Step 2 โ€” Do

Collect soil from two different places. Compare the color, texture, and what you find in each.

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Use your senses to describe what you notice.

Step 4 โ€” Record

Write 1-2 sentences about what happened.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What makes rain?