Changes to Earth

________________________ is waste that harms the air, water, or land.

• pollution

• environment

• drought

• flood

• erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

When rivers and streams get too full and water flows onto dry land, it is called a _________________________________________________.

• pollution

• environment

• drought

• flood

• erosion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

When there is a long time with very little rain that causes the land to get very dry, it is called a ________________.

• pollution

• environment

• drought

• flood

• erosion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When moving water or wind carries rocks and soil to new places, it is called _______________________________________________.

• pollution

• environment

• drought

• flood

• erosion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Everything around you is your ______________________________.

• pollution

• environment

• drought

• flood

• erosion

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What are TWO things that could be caused by heavy rain?

• drought

• erosion

• flood

• pollution

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What are TWO ways plants can help stop erosion?

• the roots hold the ground in place

• the flowers attract bees

• they turn green

• the leaves and branches block the rain from hitting the ground so hard

How can litter (trash on the ground) hurt a plant?

• it can make a drought

• it can make it grow really fast

• it can block sunlight so it can't grow

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Is a FLOOD a fast or slow change?

• fast

• slow

Is a DROUGHT a fast or slow change?

• fast

• slow

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4