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1. What are Rocks?

Rocks are solid materials found on the Earth’s surface. They are made up of one or more minerals.

Examples.

• Granite.

• Limestone.

• Sandstone.

2. What are Minerals?

Minerals are natural substances found inside rocks.

Examples.

• Gold.

• Quartz.

• Diamond.

3. What is Soil?

Soil is the loose surface material on Earth where plants grow.

Example.

• Clay soil.

• Sandy soil.

• Loamy soil.

Fun Fact

Diamonds are the hardest natural mineral on Earth.