Mystery Science Mini-Lesson Earthquakes

What might cause a boulder to get stuck high between two cliffs?

• An earthquake

• A strong wind

• Animal activity

• Human intervention

How can water change the shape of rocks over time?

• By painting them

• By making them expand

• By covering them with soil

• By wearing them down slowly

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What can cause a giant hole to form in a rock?

• Birds pecking at the rock

• Waves enlarging a crack over time

• The rock melting

• Plants growing in the rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What happens to a rock when it has a tiny crack and is exposed to waves for millions of years?

• It attracts marine life

• It becomes shiny

• It turns into sand

• It forms a giant hole

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What is likely to happen if the cracks in beach boulders keep growing?

• The boulders will turn into pebbles

• The boulders will float away

• The boulders will sink into the sand

• The boulders might split in half

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