People can prepare for different kinds of weather. The way weather is predicted has changed over time with technology. Weather in Wisconsin can be compared to the weather in other places. Soils and rocks are part of the Earth's layers. Soils have similarities and differences.
Rocks have similarities and differences.
Rocks of similar sizes can have different masses. Soil is made of particles of stone, and dead plant and animal materials. Properties of rocks and soils impact how people use them. Erosion is the breaking apart and moving of rocks and soil. People can prepare for and help prevent erosion.