Work of Water-Erosion and Earth's Surfance

What is the main way that water shapes the Earth's surface?

• Through wind movement

• Through erosion and water flow

• Through plant growth

• Through animal movement

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How does water turn large rocks into sand?

• by freezing the rocks

• by heating the rocks

• by breaking down rocks over time

• by dissolving rocks instantly

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Which direction does water always flow?

• Uphill

• Sideways

• Downhill

• In circles

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What is the difference between a river and a lake?

• Rivers are always deeper

• Rivers have moving water

• Lakes are always bigger

• Lakes have more fish

What happens to a hill when it rains a lot?

• The soil stays exactly the same

• The hill grows taller

• Plants cover the entire hill

• Some soil washes away

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What might help stop soil from washing away during rain?

• Plant roots holding the soil

• Adding more water

• Removing all plants

• Making the hill steeper

Where doe we usually find the most sand?

• On mountains

• In cities

• At beaches

• In forests

What happens to mountains over a very long time due to water?

• They get taller

• They stay the same

• They get smaller

• The turn into lakes

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How can we tell that a river flows?

• It's always blue

• We can see the water moving

• It's always deeps

• It's always wide

What might happen to soil on a steep hill during heavy rain?

• It will turn into rocks

• It will stay perfectly still

• It will slide down

• It will move uphill

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