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What natural force causes materials like sand and soil to be moved quickly to other places?

Windstorms

Volcanic eruptions

Animal migration

Erosion (correct)

How does gravity contribute to erosion?

By causing things to be pulled away from Earth

By pulling things toward the center of Earth (correct)

By causing materials to rise above the surface

By slowing down the movement of water and wind

What is the top layer of soil called and what characteristic makes it ideal for plant growth?

Subsoil, large rock particles

Bedrock, dark color

Topsoil, rich in humus (correct)

Bedrock, high humidity

In which type of substrate would plant roots most likely grow into cracks and cause rock splitting?

Rich topsoil (A) Signup and view all the answers

When wind, water, and ice slow down or stop moving, what happens to the materials they carry?

They form layers on the surface (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the investigation described in the text?

To compare the water absorption of sandstone and sand (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary natural process that transforms sandstone into sand?

Erosion by wind and water (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following properties of sand is NOT mentioned in the text?

Sand is used in plant growth (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of soil in the growth of plants like carrots and tomatoes?

Soil contains the necessary vitamins and minerals for plant growth (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the water absorption properties of sand compared to sandstone based on the information in the text?

Sand absorbs more water than sandstone (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which natural process is most likely to cause sandstone to become sand?

Weathering (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following properties of sand is NOT mentioned in the passage?

Sand has a higher water absorption capacity than sandstone (C) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information in the passage, which type of substrate would be better for plant growth?

Sand (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main natural force that causes the weathering of sandstone into sand?

Water (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key difference between sandstone and sand according to the passage?

Sandstone is composed of larger rock particles than sand (A) Signup and view all the answers