4.1.4: A World of Change

What is the main idea of the text "A World of Change"?

• Earth is a large rock that never changes.

• Earth is in a constant state of change.

• Earth changes only during natural disasters.

• Earth changes only because of human activities.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What are the three natural processes that change the surface of the world?

• Weathering, erosion, and deposition

• Earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis

• Rain, snow, and wind

• Plant growth, animal activity, and human construction

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What happens during weathering?

• Rocks are carried away by rivers.

• Rocks break down into smaller pieces.

• Rocks are dropped in a new location.

• Rocks turn into sand dunes.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

What is erosion?

• The process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces.

• The process of rocks being carried away by natural forces.

• The process of rocks being dropped in a new location.

• The process of rocks turning into soil.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is deposition?

• The process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces.

• The process of rocks being carried away by natural forces.

• The process of rocks being dropped in a new location.

• The process of rocks turning into soil.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

What is an example of the effect of erosion mentioned in the text?

• The formation of sand dunes

• The creation of the Grand Canyon

• The growth of plants

• The melting of glaciers

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

What can deposition by wind create?

• A river

• A mountain

• A substantial landform, such as a sand dune

• A forest

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is one way people can protect against beach erosion?

• Building structures that block ocean waves

• Planting trees far from the shore

• Removing rocks from the beach

• Building houses close to the shore

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What are fast natural processes often called?

• Weather changes

• Natural disasters

• Erosion events

• Soil movements

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

What causes volcanic eruptions?

• Heavy rains

• Pressure under Earth's surface

• Strong winds

• Earthquakes

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3