Starter quiz

  • Which statement about rocks is true?
    Which statement about rocks is true?
    • All rocks are only made by humans.
    • Rocks only occur naturally in warm countries.
    • Rocks occur naturally in Earth.  ✓
    • Rocks are only formed in wind and rain.
  • A <span class="blank">______</span> is a scientist who studies rocks.
    A ______ is a scientist who studies rocks.
    • 'geologist' ✓
  • A geologist needs to <span class="blank">______</span> rocks by looking at them closely with a hand lens or a microscope.
    A geologist needs to ______ rocks by looking at them closely with a hand lens or a microscope.
    • 'observe' ✓
  • Wind, rain and waves are all examples of <span class="blank">______</span> forces that can wear down and change the shape of rocks.
    Wind, rain and waves are all examples of ______ forces that can wear down and change the shape of rocks.
    • 'natural' ✓
  • Which statement about weathering is true?
    Which statement about weathering is true?
    • Weathering is when rocks are out in all different types of weather.
    • Weathering is when rocks are broken down by natural forces.  ✓
    • Weathering is when rocks are worn away and small pieces are carried away.
  • Order the sentences correctly to explain what happens during erosion.
    Order the sentences correctly to explain what happens during erosion.
    • 1
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      Water, wind, and other natural forces cause rocks and earth to wear away.
    • 2
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      Natural forces move bits of rock and earth to new places.
    • 3
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      The movement of rock and earth changes the shape of the land.
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