Erosion and Weathering Created by Educational Technology Network. www.edtechnetwork.com 2009

Vocabulary Tools Slow Processes Rapid Processes 10 20 30 40 50

Question 1 - 10 What is a canyon?

Answer 1 – 10 A deep gorge, typically with a river flowing through it.

Question 1 - 20 What is a glacier?

Answer 1 – 20 A large, slow moving mass of ice.

Question 1 - 30 What is a sand dune?

Answer 1 – 30 A mound of sand created by the wind.

Question 1 - 40 What is acid rain?

Answer 1 – 40 Rain that contains pollutants usually from industries

Question 1 - 50 What are glacial moraines?

Answer 1 – 50 The rock and soil picked up and carried by glaciers

Question 2 - 10 What scientific tool is used to see an object up close and in greater detail?

Answer 2 – 10 Magnifying glass

Question 2 - 20 What scientific tool is used to measure the temperature?

Answer 2 – 20 A thermometer

Question 2 - 30 What 2 tools should a scientist wear to protect his or her body during an experiment?

Answer 2 – 30 Googles, gloves, lab coat

Question 2 - 40 What tool is used to measure the volume of a liquid?

Answer 2 – 40 Graduated cylinder

Question 2 - 50 Why do scientist use journals to record details about scientific observations?

Answer 2 – 50 To provide evidence that supports conclusions.

Question 3 - 10 What slow process flattened the northern part of Ohio?

Answer 3 – 10 Glaciers leveled out the hills in northern Ohio

Question 3 - 20 What slow process formed the Grand Canyon?

Answer 3 – 20 Water from the Colorado River carved out the Grand Canyon.

Question 3 - 30 What slow process could have shaped this land?

Answer 3 – 30 wind

Question 3 - 40 Describe 2 changes to the earth’s surfaced caused by glaciers?

Answer 3 – 40 Glaciers flatten the land Glaciers form hills and mountains Glaciers deposit fertile soil Glaciers form moraines Glaciers carve out lakes (Great Lakes)

Question 3 - 50 Name 2 processes that could have caused these sand dunes to change over time.

Answer 3 – 50 Wind Human activity Animal activity

Question 4 - 10 True or False: Animal and plant activity are examples of rapid earth process?

Answer 4 – 10 False

Question 4 - 20 True or False: An earthquake is an example of a rapid earth process?

Answer 4 – 20 True

Question 4 - 30 True or False: Weathering is an example of a rapid earth process?

Answer 4 – 30 False

Question 4 - 40 True or False: Mountain building is an example of a rapid earth process?

Answer 4 – 40 False

Question 4 - 50 True or False: Landslides are an example of a rapid earth process?

Answer 4 – 50 True

Question 5 - 10 What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Answer 5 – 10 Weathering is a slow process that breaks down rock. Erosion is the movement of rocks and soil.

Question 5 - 20 What can be done to slow down soil erosion?

Answer 5 – 20 Plant bushes, trees, or tall grass

Question 5 - 30 True or False: Rocks falling down the side of a mountain is an example of weathering.

Answer 5 – 30 False

Question 5 - 40 True or False: Plant roots growing through sidewalks that crack the concrete is an example of weathering.

Answer 5 – 40 True

Question 5 - 50 Years ago the blacktop on the playground was smooth but now has some crack and potholes. What are two reasons for these changes?

Answer 5 – 50 Change in temperature can cause the pavement to expand and contract Change in temperature can cause water under the pavement to freeze and thaw Plants’ roots could have grown through and/or underneath the pavement Groundwater could have washed away soil under the pavement Human activity, such as snowplow damage