Did You Know?
Some boulders are as big as cars!
How Boulders Form
Boulders form from big rocks breaking apart.
Where to Find Boulders
You can find boulders in parks and mountains.
What Boulder Does
Boulders can stop water from flowing.
They can be homes for small bugs.
People can climb on some boulders.
Boulders can make a nice view.
They can help hold soil in place.
Boulders can be used in art.
More About Boulder
Boulders have been around for a long time. They come from the earth and can be very old. Some boulders have cool shapes and colors.
Boulders are fun to see when you hike. They can be great places to sit and rest. Kids love to climb on them.
In the future, boulders will still be here. They will keep changing with time. New boulders will form as old ones break down.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Boulder Definition"] --> B["Size Greater than 25.6 cm"]
A --> C["Smaller Pieces: Cobbles and Pebbles"]
B --> D["Can be Moved Manually"]
B --> E["Extremely Massive Examples"]
D --> F["Common Usage: Too Large to Move"]
E --> G["Smaller Boulders: Rocks or Stones"]
What Do These Words Mean?
geology:the study of the Earth and its rocks
fragment:a small piece of something
diameter:the distance across a circle
massive:very large and heavy
cobbles:small rounded stones
