Magic School Bus Rocks and Rolls

Front

How long did it take water to carve out the Grand Canyon?

Back

15 million years

Front

What is the main theme of the story?

Back

The power of water

Front

What did the water do to the rocks in the fast-moving stream?

Back

Rolled and bounced them

Front

Statues can be sculpted from __________________.

Back

rock

Front

What is the main cause of erosion in the story?

Back

Water

Front

What is erosion?

Back

The process by which natural forces like water, wind, or ice wear away rocks and soil.

Front

What is the role of water in shaping landscapes?

Back

Water erodes rocks and soil, creating valleys, canyons, and other landforms.

Front

Define 'sediment'.

Back

Small particles of rock and soil that are carried and deposited by water, wind, or ice.

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

Front

What is a fast-moving stream?

Back

A body of water that flows quickly, often causing more erosion than slower streams.