Earth Science

Large areas of water are called ____________.

• ponds
• lakes
• oceans

Most of the Earth is covered by___________.

• land
• water

The surface of the Earth is covered by __________________.

• water and land
• land only
• water only

When a large area of the Earth moves suddenly, an ______________ is happening. 

• volcano
• giant storm
• earthquake

What is the name of the opening in the Earth's surface that allows hot melted rock to flow out?

• lava
• volcano
• valley

What does erosion mean?

• to break apart
• to settle in new spot
• to move
• to sit still

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The following are causes of erosion EXCEPT...

• wind

• water

• ice

• fire

This arch was made by ____ erosion

• plant
• ice
• wind
• people

What does weathering mean?

• to move
• to settle in a new spot
• to break apart
• to sit still

How do waves and wind change the coastline?

• Waves can erode rocky areas and deposit sediments on the beach.

• Waves can break against cliffs , eroding softer rocks, eventually forming sea caves or arches.

• Waves pull sediments from the beach and re-deposit the sediments in new locations.

• All of these answers are correct.