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Types of Rocks and Soils
Identify the characteristics of various types of rocks and soils.
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Science
3rd Grade
04/11/2011
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Sedimentary
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Rock formed from consolidated clay sediments.
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Igneous
 Definition
Rock formed by the solidification of molten magma.
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Metamorphic
 Definition
Rock altered by pressure and heat.
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Igneous
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Humus
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Partially decomposed organic matter.
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Clay
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A very fine-grained soil.
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Sand
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A loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral.
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Silt
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Mud or clay or small rocks deposited by a river or lake.
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Humus
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