4.4a

What creates rock when sediment is pressed together under the weight of many layers and "glued" together?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• compaction and cementation

The arrows on the left side and in the middle of the diagram show which process?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• compaction and cementation

How long does it take for sedimentary rock to form?

• a few hours

• as young as Mrs. Reinke

• as old as Mr. Guinn

• millions of years

A wind sock is a device that is moved around by the wind, pointing in different directions as the wind changes. Students observed a wind sock in the school yard and saw it change. According to the student observations, when did the wind first change direction?

• 9:15 a.m.

• 9:45 a.m.

• 10:15 a.m.

• 10:45 a.m

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What weather condition could be measured by a Celsius thermometer?

• Precipitation

• Temperature

• Wind Speed

• Cloud Cover

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The chart shows the high temperatures for part of a week. If the temperature pattern continues into the weekend, what high temperature would be predicted for Saturday?

• 25°C

• 22°C

• 20°C

• 15°C

Which term describes the average weather conditions during a season over many years?

• climate

• weather

• rainfall

• temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Bonus: Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls from clouds in the sky

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Investigation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is this tool used for?

• Knowing the amount of rain that has fallen

• Identifying temperature

• Determining which direction the wind is blowing

• Determining the speed of the wind blowing

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is this tool used for?

• Knowing the amount of rain that has fallen

• Identifying temperature

• Determining which direction the wind is blowing

• Determining the speed of the wind blowing