Erosion Quiz

What is the main topic of the text?

• A) How lightning causes fires

• B) Different types of rocks

• C) Weathering and erosion

• D) The effects of wind on trees

Why does water hitting rocks on the shore cause them to become smaller?

• A) Because the rocks are too heavy

• B) Because the waves carry small pieces of rock away

• C) Because the rocks grow bigger

• D) Because the water adds more rocks

Which natural events are mentioned in the passage that can cause rocks to break down?

• A) Earthquakes and hurricanes

• B) Lightning and thunder

• C) Weathering and erosion

• D) Volcanic eruptions

04_ What is erosion?

• A) When rocks break down due to wind only

• B) When water, ice, or wind move pieces of rock

• C) When rocks are hit by lightning

• D) When trees grow tall

How does ice contribute to weathering and erosion?

• A) By making rocks colder

• B) By melting and moving down mountains

• C) By covering the rocks

• D) By turning into clouds

What are some examples of natural forces that cause weathering?

• A) Fire and thunder

• B) Water, ice, and wind

• C) Birds and insects

• D) Moon and stars

Which word is a verb?

• A) Ice

• B) Water

• C) Break

• D) Wind

Which word is an adjective?

• A) Ice

• B) Strong

• C) Waves

• D) Mountain

Which word in the passage is a verb?

• A) Cold

• B) Root

• C) Move

• D) Mountain

10_ Which word in the passage is a noun?

• A) Ice

• B) Take

• C) Break

• D) Carry