Weathering & Erosion (2nd Grade)

Weathering & Erosion (2nd Grade)

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2nd - 3rd Grade

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Julia Epling

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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An avalanche is an example of which process?
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
Volcanic Eruption

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—
keeps the rocks in place.
makes the rocks last longer.
expands cracks and breaks rocks.
causes rocks to fall in landslides.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called
Weathering
Erosion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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A cliff formed near the ocean.  Which statement best describes how this cliff formed?
Warm air melted the rock.
Sun rays evaporated the rock.
Ocean waves washed away rock.
Plant roots pushed away the rock.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What is the process that picks up and moves weathered rocks?
Erosion
Landslide
Weathering

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What causes the greatest erosion effect on our beaches?
Waves
Gravity
Glaciers
Wind

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Muddy water being carried away by a fast-moving river is an example of
Weathering
Erosion
A mess
A nice place to swim

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