Earths features study guide

Scientist can learn about ancient environments by studying the sediment in layers of sedimentary rocks.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

A scientist observes layers of sedimentary rock on a cliff. The layers of sedimentary rock contain fossils. The scientists make a drawing of the observations. _______ is the oldest layer of rock on the cliff.

• Layer W

• Layer X

• Layer Y

• Layer Z

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Explain why Layer Z is the oldest rock layer.

• Layer Z is the smallest layer, therefore it is the oldest.

• Layer Z is on the bottom, therefore it is the oldest layer.

• Layer Z has a shell and they are older than fish.

• Layer Z is the first layer, therefore it is the oldest.

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The slow process that breaks down rock into smaller pieces is ________

• weathering

• tsunami

• erosion

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Which does not contribute to physical weathering?

• Flowing water

• Freezing water

• Chemical reactions

• Growing plants

Which statement bust describes the amount of time it takes for wind, water, and ice to change the shape of land forms?

• It takes a very long time for wind, water, and ice to wear away land forms.

• Wind, water and ice change land forms quickly.

• Wind, water, and ice have no effect on land forms.

• Wind, water, and ice can change the shape of land forms quickly or slowly.

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Which process created the Grand Canyon?

• landslides

• water erosion

• volcanoes

• earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Students in the 4th grade want to investigate erosion along the local creek in their town. They wanted to know if grass, rocks, or soil eroded more with water. The first picture shows the set up. The second picture shows the results of the investigation. After preforming their investigation, the students decided grass eroded more with water. Did the 4th grade students construct a fair test to determine which eroded more?

• Yes, the amount of water collected was the same.

• Yes, they used water erosion for all 3 materials and they used the same amount of water.

• No, because the amount of water poured on each material was different. Therefore, the amount of water collected cannot be accurate.

• No, because they used 3 different materials that were eroding.

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Analyze the data found in the table below showing earthquakes in Indonesia. What information can you conclude after looking at the table?

• 4.9 is a bigger earthquake than 5.1

• Earthquakes are larger in the middle of the ocean.

• Earthquake is slowly getting weaker.

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