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Earth's Surface and Soil Formation Assessment

Authored by Hailey Ray

Science

3rd Grade

20 Questions

NGSS covered

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Earth's Surface and Soil Formation Assessment
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is weathering?

The process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces

The process of plants growing in soil

The movement of soil from one place to another

The formation of new mountains

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is NOT a way that soil is formed?

Decomposition of dead animals

Weathering of rocks

Decomposition of plants

Freezing of water into ice

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of soil is often found near rivers and beaches?

Clay

Sand

Peat

Loam

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which natural event can cause rapid changes to Earth's surface?

Plant growth

Rain falling

Volcanic eruption

Wind blowing

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What helps form clay soil?

Large rock particles

Very fine rock particles

Dead leaves only

Sand particles

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a landslide?

A slow movement of soil over many years

The formation of new mountains

A rapid movement of rock and soil down a slope

The creation of new soil

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which describes an earthquake?

Slow movement of soil

Sudden shaking of the Earth's surface

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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