Slow Changes on Earth Quiz

What does weathering mean?

• It is when rocks break because of fire and heat.

• It is when rocks break down because of air, water, and living things.

• It is when rocks break because of gravity and being squeezed.

• It is when rocks grow because of air, water, and living things.

Tags

112.14.b.7.A

Which of these is an example of how nature can break rocks?

• A chemical change

• When water gets into a rock, freezes and breaks it

• A volcano erupting

• Washing away of soil

What does erosion mean?

• It is when wind, water, or ice takes bits of rock or soil away.

• It is when wind, water, or ice adds more rock or soil to a place.

• It is when wind, water, or ice wears something down or moves bits of rock or soil.

• It is when wind, water, or ice changes the shape of rock or soil.

What is an example of erosion?

• Quickly making a beach

• Planting trees

• Building a big wall to hold water

• Slowly wearing away of a beach

What wears away rocks and soil?

• Gravity

• Sunlight

• Fire

• Water, wind, and ice

What is an example of chemical weathering?

• A volcano erupting

• Ice from a glacier melting

• Water washing away a riverbank

• Rainwater mixing with air and making rocks change

What does weathering and erosion do?

• Make mountains and valleys.

• Cause earthquakes and volcanoes.

• Break down rocks and move dirt and other stuff on the ground.

• Make new rocks and dirt.

What is a slow change to our Earth?

• Weathering

• Big wave from the ocean

• Shaking ground

• Mountain that spits fire

What can we do to stop the soil from washing away?

• Put more dirt on top

• Plant more trees and plants

• Take away all the plants

• Build things with concrete

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

• Weathering is caused by wind, water, or ice, while erosion is caused by air.

• Weathering and erosion are the same thing.

• Weathering is the process of moving and removing broken pieces, while erosion is the process of breaking down rocks, soil, and minerals.

• Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks, soil, and minerals by air, while erosion is the process of moving and removing the broken pieces by wind, water, or ice.