Magic School Bus Rocks and Rolls

Front

What materials can statues be sculpted from?

Back

Statues can be sculpted from materials like rock and marble.

Front

What is a rock slide?

Back

A rock slide is when rocks fall down a slope or cliff.

Front

What happens to a statue when it is eroded?

Back

Erosion can break down a statue, sometimes leaving it looking like a pile of rocks.

Front

How does water affect a statue?

Back

Water can break apart a statue, causing it to erode over time.

Front

What happens when water freezes in a rock?

Back

When water freezes in a rock, it expands and can cause the rock to split.

Front

Define erosion.

Back

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

Front

What is the role of weathering in rock formation?

Back

Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, which can lead to soil formation.

Front

What is a glacier?

Back

A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land, shaping the landscape.

Front

Explain the rock cycle.

Back

The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

Front

What is sediment?

Back

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