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Mystery Science Birth of Rocks Review

Mystery Science Birth of Rocks Review

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Science

4th Grade

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NGSS
MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS3-2, MS-ESS3-1

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Ashley Olson

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Mystery Science Birth of Rocks Review

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Multiple Choice

When you look at a world map, where are most of the volcanoes located?

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In a circle shape around the Atlantic Ocean called the Ring of Fire

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In a horseshoe shape around the Pacific Ocean called the Ring of Fire

3

In an oval shape around the Indian Ocean called the Ring of Fire

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In a triangle shape around the Pacific Ocean called the Bermuda Triangle

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Multiple Select

Why might you find lava rocks so far away from the Ring of Fire? Select all that apply.

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The lava rocks could come from an active volcano that's not near the Ring of Fire.

2

The lava rocks could come from an inactive volcano that doesn't erupt anymore.

3

Not all volcanoes are on the Ring of Fire.

4

The lava rocks were dropped from meteors in space.

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Poll

Is it possible for a volcano to erupt where you live?

yes

no

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Open Ended

If you were traveling and found a volcano, how would you know if it might explode?

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Multiple Select

Select all that apply for a Cone Volcano.

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thin, runny lava

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thick, slow lava

3

felsite rocks

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basalt rocks

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gas bubbles escape

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Select all that apply for a Shield Volcano.

1

thin, runny lava

2

thick, slow lava

3

felsite rocks

4

basalt rocks

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gas bubbles escape

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Poll

This volcano is highly explosive due to pressure building up from trapped gas bubbles!

Cone

Shield

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Multiple Choice

How does a solid rock naturally break into smaller pieces? Select the BEST answer.

1

Seeds and water can enter cracks in rocks, roots grow, water freezes and expands, and the rock breaks apart.

2

Animals crush the rock into little pieces when they walk and run.

3

Rocks naturally break apart over time, even if nothing touches them.

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Poll

Rocks at the bottom of the mountain are smoother because as they tumble the sharp corners break off.

True

False

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Open Ended

What observations or measurements could you make to figure out the differences between rocks at the top of a mountain and rocks at the bottom of a mountain?

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Multiple Choice

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Where were these rocks most likely found?

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Top of the mountain

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Bottom of the mountain

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Multiple Choice

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Where were these rocks most likely found?

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Top of the mountain

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Bottom of the mountain

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Poll

Which description best describes a landslide?

Landslides are when rocks slide down a mountain.

Landslides are when rocks or soil slide down a steep slope.

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Multiple Select

What causes landslides? Select all that apply.

1

Extreme heat

2

A lot of rain

3

Loose rock on a slope of more than 35 degrees.

4

A lot of packed dirt

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Open Ended

If you want a safe place to camp to avoid a landslide, name something you will look for.

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