The particles of rock or soil that may be eroded and deposited

A physical feature on Earth's surface

The weathering and removal of rock and soil

Plants that cover a particular area

The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces

The rapid movement of rocks and soil down a hill

A fault is a break or crack in the rocks of the Earth's crust where an earthquake might take place

Moving water is one cause of erosion

Can ocean waves change the rocks along a coastline?

Index fossils help scientists determine the age of other fossils

Flowing water can create valleys

Very large boulders do not break down over time; only smaller ones do

Chemical weathering does not change the minerals in rocks

If a fern fossil is found in a rock layer lower than a fossil of a small fish, the fern is probably older.

Scientists are able to tell which fossils are the oldest by looking at the bedrock. Which layer contains the youngest fossils?

Bethany saw an exhibit at the science center on Earth's surface. She learned that Earth's surface has changed over time. Which best explains how we know what Earth's surface looked like long ago?

Can ocean waves change the rocks along a coastline?

Gracity pulls rainwater downhill and the flowing water erodes the landscape by

The surface of Earth is always changing and making new features. Which weather conditions have the greatest effect on the surface of Earth?

Which feature is an underwater mountain?

Which can scientists not learn from fossils?

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Which shows the elevation of an area using contour lines?

What happens during physical weathering?

Which kind of rocks are fossils usually found in?

The weathered rocks found along the side of this stream were likely placed there by ______.

Which is caused by mountains

A plateau is a tall landform with a top that is _________.

Fossil evidence of the same extinct reptile has been found in areas of Africa, Antarctica and Australia. What could be concluded from this evidence?

A _____ is a deep valley with very steep sides.

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Which of the following does not cause a quick change to the Earth's surface?

Gusts of wind can pile sand into large mounds in deserts and on beaches. These mounds are called _____.

Which process created the Grand Canyon?

Melody was reading about landslides. What natural forces are most likely to cause a landslide?

Mudslides often take place during heavy rains. The ground does not soak up the water from the heavy rains. A scientist recorded the data from four storms in the graph.

What kind of scientist studies fossils to learn about the history of the Earth