J Q2 Core Assessment Review

True or False: Rainwater moving soil down a hill is an example of Erosion.

• True

• False

True or False: Waves rising and falling in the ocean is an example of Erosion.

• True

• False

True or False: An example of Erosion is when rocks form at the bottom of a lake.

• True

• False

True or False: An example of erosion is when wind blows sand to create a sand dune.

• True

• False

True or False: The definition of Erosion is the geological process in which earthen materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water.

• True

• False

Why are there so many volcanoes in the Ring of Fire?

• Because it is hot

• The plate boundaries

• Because there is a lot of magma there

Erosion and weathering are similar because they both involve the breaking down of rocks. However, what is a key difference between the two?

• Erosion involves movement, while weathering does not.

• Weathering can only happen with water, while erosion does not need water.

• Erosion happens only on the Earth's surface, while weathering happens below the surface.

• Weathering is a man-made process, while erosion is natural.

What is the process called when water, wind, ice, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one location to another?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Compaction

In which layer has the oldest fossils?

• F

• D

• B

If I have 12 rows of candies with 10 candies in each row, what would the equation be to help me solve how many total candies I have?

• 12 x y = 10

• 12/10 = y

• 12 x 10 = y