TWIG: L3 California Mission Walls

What material were the walls of California missions made from?

When did the Spanish begin building missions in California?

• The Spanish began building missions in California in 1769.

• The Spanish began building missions in California in 1750.

• The Spanish began building missions in California in 1780.

• The Spanish began building missions in California in 1800.

What happens to adobe when it is exposed to wind or water?

• It erodes and wears away.

• It becomes stronger and more durable.

• It changes color significantly.

• It becomes waterproof.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What caused the adobe walls to erode into muddy mounds?

• Heavy rainfall

• Strong winds

• Earthquakes

• Human activity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The US government began restoring the La Purisima mission in what year?

• 1933

• 1941

• 1950

• 1965

What materials did engineers add to the walls and roofs to make them stronger?

• Concrete and steel

• Wood and plastic

• Glass and aluminum

• Brick and mortar

Today, La Purisima Mission is a ________.

• Today, La Purisima Mission is a historical site.

• Today, La Purisima Mission is a shopping mall.

• Today, La Purisima Mission is a modern art museum.

• Today, La Purisima Mission is a luxury hotel.