Earth's Surface and Soil Formation Assessment

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

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

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

• Clay

• Sand

• Peat

• Loam

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

• Plant growth

• Rain falling

• Volcanic eruption

• Wind blowing

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What helps form clay soil?

• Large rock particles

• Very fine rock particles

• Dead leaves only

• Sand particles

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

Which describes an earthquake?

• Slow movement of soil

• Sudden shaking of the Earth's surface

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What happens during a volcanic eruption?

• Rocks slowly break down

• Plants decompose quickly

• Soil moves slowly downhill

• Melted rock flows from the Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which is an example of mechanical weathering?

• Water freezing in rock cracks

• Plants growing in soil

• Animals digging holes

• Rain falling on rocks

What helps create new soil?

• Only rocks breaking down

• Only dead plants

• Both dead plants and animals

• Only sand particles