CKLA U5-Geology Vocabulary Assessment #1 [1/17/25]

After a major earthquake hit the city, Nik was curious to know what an "aftershock" was. Can you help Nik understand what an "aftershock" is?

• a large earthquake that occurs before the main event

• a sudden flood

• a type of volcanic eruption

• a smaller, weaker earthquake that often follows a main earthquake event

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Nathalie watched a BrainPOP video that provided information about different types of landforms. One of the landforms mentioned was a "basin." Which of the following best describes a "basin?"

• a high mountain range

• a large area in the earth that is lower than the area around it

• a type of rock formation

• a small pond

Emily's grandfather told her about a time when a tsunami struck Japan and he described this natural disaster as a "catastrophe." What does the term "catastrophe" mean?

• a terrible, sudden event

• a minor inconvenience

• a planned event

• a peaceful occurrence

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

During science class, Zakai was classifying different types of rocks. Zakai picked up one of the rocks and described its weight as "dense." What does "dense" mean?

• light and airy

• thick or heavy

• transparent

• fragile

Lily learned about ancient rituals where people would often "entomb" their leaders in grand tombs. What does "entomb" mean?

• to uncover

• to destroy

• to build

• to bury

When Dayspring Academy built the new Angeline Campus, they made sure the building was built on top of a solid and supportive "foundation." What is the best definition for the term "foundation?"

• the basis of something, the support upon which something else is built

• the top layer of soil

• a type of rock

• a type of mineral

While exploring with his family, Garrett found a rock and wanted to identify it. After completing his research, Garrett identified the rock as "granite." What is "granite?"

• a type of sedimentary rock

• a type of metamorphic rock

• a common igneous rock that forms from magma that cooled within Earth’s crust

• a type of mineral

While watching a news report of citizens putting their community back together after a hurricane, Ben realized that some of the people were strong enough to "heave" debris into a pile. What does the term "heave" mean?

• to remain still

• to move up and down over and over or to lift, pull, push, or throw with a lot of effort

• to sink

• to evaporate

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

While on a trip with her family, Alexis looked up at the towering New York City skyscraper and marveled at its "lofty" height. What does "lofty" mean?

• low down

• close to the ground

• deep underground

• high up

Mrs. Webb called on Shae and asked her to define the term "offering." Shae responded: "something that is presented as an act of worship." Did Shae provide the correct definition of the term "offering?"

• YES

• NO