Shaping the Earth's Surface

Imagine Nora, Evelyn, and Lily are on a field trip. They notice changes happening to the rocks and soil around them due to exposure to elements like wind, water, and temperature changes. What is this process called?

• The process of moving rocks, soil, and other materials on the Earth's surface through exposure to the elements such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

• The process of creating new rocks, soil, and other materials on the Earth's surface through exposure to the elements such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

• The process of breaking down rocks, soil, and other materials on the Earth's surface through exposure to the elements such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

• The process of building up rocks, soil, and other materials on the Earth's surface through exposure to the elements such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

Ethan, Scarlett, and Nora are on a field trip. They come across a landscape where they see rocks, soil, and other materials on the Earth's surface being worn away by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice. What is this process called?

• The wearing away or breaking down of rocks, soil, or other materials on the Earth's surface by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

• The process of building up rocks, soil, or other materials on the Earth's surface by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

• The process of breaking down rocks, soil, or other materials on the Earth's surface by human activities.

• The process of breaking down rocks, soil, or other materials on the Earth's surface by volcanic activity.

Evelyn, Abigail, and Benjamin are on a school trip to a mountain. They notice different types of weathering on their hike. Can you help them identify which of the following is an example of physical weathering they might have observed?

• Biological weathering

• Erosion

• Chemical weathering

• Freeze-thaw weathering

Evelyn, Michael, and Ava are on a science adventure! They come across different natural phenomena and are trying to figure out which one is an example of chemical weathering. Can you help them?

• They notice the freezing and thawing of water in cracks of rocks.

• They observe the movement of soil downhill due to gravity.

• They witness the reaction between carbon dioxide and rainwater to form carbonic acid.

• They see the erosion of rocks by wind.

Imagine you're on a thrilling adventure with James, Evelyn, and Emma. You come across something that's a natural feature of the Earth's surface. What would you call this?

• A landform.

• A weather phenomenon that occurs on the Earth's surface.

• A type of animal found on the Earth's surface.

• A man-made structure on the Earth's surface.

Imagine Benjamin, Michael, and Zoe are on a thrilling adventure to understand the Earth better. They come across the term 'topography'. Can you help them understand what it means?

• The study and description of the physical features of the Earth's surface.

• The study of weather patterns

• The study of animal behavior

• The study of ancient civilizations

Ava, Avery, and Emma are on a treasure hunt! They come across a map with different symbols. Which of the following symbols do you think represents a landform on their map?

• Mountain

• Ocean

• Cloud

• River

Imagine Luna, Evelyn, and Oliver are on a thrilling adventure. They come across a Mountain, a River, an Ocean, and a Valley. Which of these is not considered a landform?

• Mountain

• River

• Ocean

• Valley

Isla, Ava, and Mia are on a thrilling adventure! They come across a strange landform. It's flat and elevated. What do they call this landform?

• They call it a deep, narrow valley.

• They call it a tall, rocky mountain.

• They call it a large body of water.

• They call it a plateau.

Priya, Scarlett, and Mia are on a thrilling adventure trip. They come across a geographical feature and are trying to figure out what it is. Can you help them identify it? What is a canyon?

• A canyon is a tall, cylindrical structure made of rocks.

• A canyon is a wide, flat plain with gentle slopes.

• A canyon is a shallow, wide valley with gradual slopes.

• A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides.