4th Grade CKLA Unit 5 Review

What is the meaning of 'climate'?

• The seasonal weather conditions
• The specific weather conditions of a particular area
• The global weather conditions
• The average weather conditions of a particular area

What does it mean to 'erupt'?

• To send out rock, lava, and ash in a sudden explosion
• To create a new landform
• To slowly release steam and gas
• To remain dormant and inactive

What does it mean to 'conclude'?

• To change your mind constantly
• To avoid making a decision
• To ignore all information
• To decide something or form an opinion based on information you have

What is a 'geologist'?

• A space explorer
• A weather forecaster
• A marine biologist
• A scientist who studies the makeup of the earth and the forces and processes that shape and change it

What are 'observations' in the context of gathering information?

• The act of avoiding information
• The act of guessing information
• The act of ignoring information
• The act of paying careful attention to gather information

What are 'fossils'?

• The preserved remains of things that lived long ago
• Modern artifacts
• Man-made structures
• Natural rock formations

What is a 'hypothesis'?

• A conspiracy theory
• A wild guess
• A proven fact
• An idea that has been suggested and may be true but has not yet been proven

What is 'continental drift'?

• A process in which continents rise in elevation
• A process in which continents slowly move over time on the surface of the earth
• A sudden movement of continents
• A process in which continents shrink in size

What is 'evidence' in the context of forming a conclusion or supporting an idea?

• Rumors and gossip
• Proof; information and facts that are helpful in forming a conclusion or supporting an idea
• False information
• Unrelated information

What is the definition of 'dense'?

• Thin and light
• Transparent
• Thick or heavy
• Brittle