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Volcanoes can spew out ash, hot rocks and lava.

Earth - Rocks and Soil

Rocks and soil make up the ground under our feet. In this quiz you will discover different rocks, types of soil, and why we need them.

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Fascinating Fact:

Without rocks and soil, there would be no fields, gardens, or forests.

In KS1 Geography, children learn that Earth’s surface is covered with rocks and soil. They explore how rocks break down, how soil forms, and why these materials are important for life.

Key Terms

  • Rock: A hard, solid material that makes up the Earth’s surface.
  • Soil: A mixture of tiny rock pieces, dead plants, and water where many plants grow.
  • Weathering: The way rocks are broken into smaller pieces by wind, rain, ice or plants.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are rocks and soil for KS1 geography?

Rocks are hard, solid parts of the Earth. Soil is the softer layer on top, made from tiny rock pieces and dead plants, where many plants grow.

How is soil made from rocks?

Soil is made when rocks are broken down by rain, wind, ice and plant roots. These tiny rock pieces mix with dead plants and water to form soil.

Why are rocks and soil important to humans?

Rocks and soil are important because they support plants we use for food, provide materials for buildings and roads, and help store and filter water in the ground.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
What do plants need to grow?
Sand
Soil
Lemonade
Stones
The better the soil, the more plants will grow
2 .
Sam has been in the garden. His Mum tells him to wipe his shoes. ‘Look,’ she says, ‘they’re covered in ___.’
Rock
Cement
Mud
Paint
How might you get your shoes muddy?
3 .
What are mountains made from?
Soil
Rock
Sand
Wood
Some people go rock climbing
4 .
What is the Earth made of?
Paper
Wood
Plastic
Rock
Even under the sea there are rocks
5 .
Stone is dug out of the ground in a ______.
Quarry
Factory
Farm
Shop
Very big machines and huge trucks work in quarries
6 .
What is sand made from?
Rock
Rubber
Plastic
Metal
Sand is made up of millions and millions of tiny pieces of rock
7 .
Sam was on holiday in Italy. He saw a big mountain. It was smoking. Sometimes it throws out red hot rocks. What sort of mountain is it?
A hill
A hillock
A firework
A volcano
Have you seen pictures of volcanoes?
8 .
What causes Earthquakes?
The Moon
The Earth shaking
People shouting
Lorries on the road
Luckily, we only ever get very small earthquakes in this country
9 .
Some houses are built of stone. Stones are made of ____.
Wood
Cement
Concrete
Rock
Do you live in a stone house? What is your home built of?
10 .
What is there a lot of in deserts?
Water
Wood
Soil
Sand
What does the Sahara Desert look like?
Author:  David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)
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