ACAP: Water and Landforms

Ben explains that plants can cause the weathering of rock. He walks through the woods to look for evidence of plants weathering rock. Which observation would be the best evidence to support Ben’s explanation?

• Rocks piled up

• Tree roots growing into rocks

• A stream flowing through rocks

• Branches lying on rocks

Which sequence of events show the most likely steps represented in the diagram above?

• constructive force → breaking rocks → moving rocks → depositing rocks

• destructive force → depositing rocks → moving rocks → breaking rocks

• constructive force → depositing rocks → moving rocks → breaking rocks

• destructive force → breaking rocks → moving rocks → depositing rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

An oxbow lake is a crescent-shaped lake lying alongside a winding river. As the meander (the winding curve) widens, the neck vanishes, and the oxbow lake is created overtime. Which statement best describes Oxbow Lake forming as a result of deposition, erosion, and weathering?

• a. water erodes the banks making the meander wider and the meander is removed

• b. heavy rainfall raises the water level and floods the river

• c. vibrations caused by an earthquake splits up the river

• d. changes in the river flow by snow melting causes this separation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following actions can cause a mountain to form?

• water raising above the soil

• water flooding a field

• land blocking streams or rivers

• land pushing against land

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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The map below shows the location of large mountain ranges in North America and South America. Scientists use patterns observed to explain how mountain ranges form. Which statement best explains the mountain range pattern?

• Some mountain ranges are located north and south of the equator.

• Some mountain ranges are longer than other mountain ranges.

• Some mountain ranges are located in the coastline of the continent.

• Some mountain ranges are longer than the continent in which they sit.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Which sentence best describes the pattern of volcanoes on the map above?

• Most are located where the ocean meets land.

• Most are located in the middle of continents.

• Most are located in the middle of the ocean.

• Most are located where land meets land.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Scientists study patterns of fossils found in two layers of rock from millions of years ago. Use the graphic below to answer question 7. Which change of Earth’s surface is best supported by the evidence found in the rock layers?

• The surface was moved by an earthquake.

• The surface was covered by water and then was dry land.

• The surface was covered by lava from a volcano.

• The surface was dry land and then was covered by water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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Physical weathering is when rocks break into smaller pieces. The chart below shows the weathering rates of limestone in two different areas. Which statement determines the effects of weathering in limestone?

• it is faster at sea level

• it is faster from a mountaintop

• it is equal at mountaintop and sea level

• it is equal from wind than from freezing

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Understanding soil type is important for growing crops. The best soil supports the growth and development of plants. Tod is selecting soil for his vegetable garden. He read that vegetables need soil that slowly drains the water, so that plants can take in minerals and nutrients. Which soil will be the best choice for Tod?

• sand

• clay

• silt

• loam

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Look at the picture above. From which location should soil samples be taken to consider for future crop growing?

• location W

• location X

• location Y

• location Z

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