Exploring Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

What rating does Copper Breaks State Park have for its night skies?

• Bortle five rating

• Bortle two rating

• Dark Sky Level 1

• International Light Sky

How many members of the official state Longhorn Herd does Copper Breaks State Park have?

• Twelve

• Ten

• Eight

• Five

What is the main factor driving erosion and weathering in Copper Breaks State Park?

• Animal movement

• Human activity

• Water

• Wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

During which geological period was Copper Breaks on the shoreline of an ancient sea?

• Triassic

• Jurassic

• Permian

• Cretaceous

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What type of rock is predominant in Copper Breaks State Park?

• Sandstone

• Granite

• Limestone

• Shale

What is the oldest rock formation found in the park?

• Pease River Formation

• Clear Fork Group

• San Angelo formation

• Blaine Formation

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which formation is the newest rock in Copper Breaks State Park?

• Pease River Formation

• San Angelo formation

• Clear Fork Group

• Blaine Formation

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What geological process is responsible for the red landscapes resembling Mars?

• Tectonic shift

• Deposition

• Glacial movement

• Volcanic activity

Which state park is known for its fossil trackways?

• Copper Breaks State Park

• Palo Duro Canyon State Park

• Big Bend Ranch State Park

• Dinosaur Valley State Park

What unique geological feature is highlighted at Big Bend Ranch State Park?

• Canyons

• Hoodoos

• Fossil trackways

• Red rock geology