Weathering & Erosion

Farmers use many resources for growing food and caring for animals. Some of these resources are renewable and some are nonrenewable. A family wants to use more renewable resources on their farm. Which plan will help the family achieve their goal?

• Build a larger barn for the cows.

• Switch from growing corn to growing soybeans.

• Install a windmill that pumps water for irrigation.

• Install battery-powered machines to milk the cows.

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These resources listed in the chart are renewable energy

resources.

Which resource fits BEST with those listed?

• coal

• natural gas

• crude oil

• wind

The United States uses various energy resources, including oil, coal, and natural gas. Which of these is the best possible solution to extend the availability of these energy resources in the future?

• Taking more resources where they can be found.

• Developing larger commuter vehicles for transportation.

• Developing vehicles that use renewable sources of energy.

• Taking energy resources away from homes and office buildings.

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Jim's teacher asked the class if they noticed the weathering that was taking place on the sidewalk outside the school

door. When Jim left school that day, he looked at the

sidewalk and saw what his teacher meant. What did Jim see on the sidewalk caused by weathering?

• the building's shadow

• the leaves from a tree

• dirt scattered by the wind

• cracks from nearby tree roots

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The rock cycle explains the change of one form of rock into another. Look at the diagram of the rock cycle.

When does the rock cycle come to an end?

• The cycle ends when sedimentary rock forms.

• The cycle continues and never comes to an end.

• The cycle ends when weathering grinds down rock.

• The cycle is not a constant process, but only takes place occasionally.

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Which of these types of rocks form as a result of a very large amount of heat and pressure?

• igneous rock

• sedimentary rock

• metamorphic rock

• lava rock

Weathering and erosion play a major role in changing Earth's surface. They also have different roles in the rock cycle. Which statement is correct in describing the difference between weathering and erosion?

• Weathering breaks down rocks, and erosion moves sediment.

• Erosion breaks down rocks, and weathering moves sediment.

• Weathering is the transportation of water, wind, or ice, and erosion is the separation of rocks.

• Erosion is the transportation of water, wind, or ice, and weathering is the layering of material that builds rock layers.

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While playing on the playground, McPherson finds an interesting looking rock. When he looks closer, he notices that there are several small shells in the rock. Which type of rock did McPherson find?

• Igneous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

• granite

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Max is examining rocks to determine their type. He looks at a rock and decides it is an igneous rock. Which rock is Max most likely examining?

• a smooth, white rock that easily crumbles

• a dark, shiny rock that formed quickly from lava

• a soft, light colored rock that contains many shells

• a black, smooth rock that can be burned for energy

A teacher shows her class a mineral called serpentine. She says the mineral is greasy or shiny, but not like glass. Which property of the mineral is the teacher describing?

• cleavage

• color

• hardness

• luster