Magic School Bus Rocks and Rolls

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What materials can statues be sculpted from?

Back

Statues can be sculpted from materials like rock and marble.

Front

What is the process of rocks being worn away by water called?

Back

Erosion.

Front

What happens to rocks as they tumble down a mountain?

Back

They cause the mountain to change.

Front

What changes the surface of the Earth by erosion?

Back

Water.

Front

What is a rock slide?

Back

A rock slide is when rocks fall down a slope.

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process of wearing away rocks and soil by natural forces like water and wind.

Front

What is the rock cycle?

Back

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

Front

What role does water play in erosion?

Back

Water flows over rocks and soil, carrying away particles and changing the landscape.

Front

What is a boulder?

Back

A boulder is a large rock that can be moved by natural forces.

Front

How does a river contribute to erosion?

Back

A river erodes the land by carrying away soil and rocks as it flows.