The Forces that Shape Rocks ReadWorks

What natural processes are responsible for reshaping Earth's surface?

• Lightning and thunder

• Earthquakes and volcanoes

• Weathering and erosion

• Tides and currents

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Which river helped create the Grand Canyon?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

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How high were the Appalachian Mountains millions of years ago?

• 10,000 feet

• 15,000 feet

• 20,000 feet

• 25,000 feet

What is the current highest point of the Appalachian Mountains?

• 8,000 feet

• 10,000 feet

• 12,000 feet

• 6,684 feet

Which of the following mountains is NOT mentioned in the text?

• Mont Blanc

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Everest

What will eventually happen to Earth's tallest peaks?

• They will stay the same

• They will disappear overnight

• They will be worn down

• They will grow taller

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What is the main idea of the passage?

• Weathering and erosion change Earth's surface over time

• Rivers are the only force that shape landscapes

• Dinosaurs created the Grand Canyon

• Mountains are permanent and unchanging

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What is an example of a large canyon mentioned in the text?

• Death Valley

• Zion Canyon

• Yosemite Valley

• Grand Canyon

What does the text suggest about new mountains?

• They are not being formed anymore

• They are smaller than old mountains

• They are all underwater

• They are being created by other geological processes

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What is the effect of weathering and erosion on mountains?

• They make mountains taller

• They wear mountains down

• They make mountains move

• They have no effect

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