How Water Shapes the Earth

What does water do to the earth over time?

• It paints the earth

• It shapes the earth

• It dries the earth

• It covers the earth

Which river formed the Grand Canyon?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

How do rivers change the land?

• By carving valleys

• By heating it up

• By planting trees

• By drying it out

How do waves affect the land?

• They create mountains

• They plant forests

• They build cities

• They shape coastlines

What happens to the land when ocean waves crash into it repeatedly?

• It becomes fertile

• It turns into a desert

• It wears down

• It grows taller

What causes the formation of waterfalls?

• Rivers flowing over soft soil

• Rivers flowing uphill

• Rivers flowing quickly over a high ledge

• Rivers standing still

What happens when water freezes in cracks of rocks?

• Rocks turn into gold

• Rocks break apart

• Rocks become magnetic

• Rocks get polished

What role do glaciers play in shaping the earth?

• They build skyscrapers

• They freeze the oceans

• They move rocks and soil

• They create deserts

What natural disaster washes away top soil?

• Asteroid impacts

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Floods

How do hurricanes and tsunamis destroy land?

• By causing droughts

• By creating mountains

• By washing away homes

• By planting forests