Big Rocks Quiz

Balancing Rocks are unique, and people can learn a lot from them.

Balancing Rocks are dangerous, and people should excercise extreme caution when around them.

Geologists study balancing rocks by toppling them, and architects rely on geologist to design bridges and dams.

Geologists study balancing rocks using aerial views, and they also use water to study erosion.

by listing information throughout the passage in chronological order.

by explaining the causes and effects of natural elements on the rocks.

by making comparisons with the types of rocks.

by citing relevant research and statistics on the rocks.

The study of balancing rocks is more of a hobby than a science.

Scientists study earthquake intensity in different areas to help keep people safe.

Scientists believe some balancing rocks have been placed there by aliens from other planets.

The study of balancing rocks is dangerous, but rewarding.

Geologists influence the locations where communities are built to avoid areas with earthquakes.

Geologists create virtual simulations to help engineers determine the strength of earthquakes.

Geologists influence the way structures are engineered and built in areas that experience earthquakes.

Geologists create areas free of balancing rocks so that engineers can build safer developments.

"By tipping that virtual rock they can ensure that the other one—the real rock—has a fighting chance to stay standing for another 18,000 years."

"Geologists find these rocks so interesting because they could give clues about the severity of earthquakes over thousands of years."

"In parts of California, records collected by scientists go back only about 150 years."

"Historical data on tremor intensities are important when determining how strong a bridge or dam needs to be to survive earthquakes."

by explaining that the purpose of studying balanced rocks is to impact earthquake engineering.

by showing how earthquakes can topple balanced rocks.

by showing the technology used while studying balanced rocks both in the field and virtually.

by explaining that scientists and architects work together with studying balanced rocks.

Although intelligent people often believe that balanced rocks become stacked from falling on top of each other, in some cases water creates these beautiful rocks. As rivers flow against the rocks, they take with them weak rock particles, while the stronger rocks that remain begin to look stacked. Many scientists theorize that this took place during the last ice age.

Although people often believe that balanced rocks become stacked from falling on top of each other, in some cases water creates these beautiful rocks. The text states, "imagine a house built of strong bricks and held together by weak cement—bedrock often has these strong and weak parts, although they aren’t always visible." As rivers flow against the rocks, they take with them weak rock particles, while the stronger rocks that remain begin to look stacked. Many scientists theorize that this took place during the last ice age.

Although people often believe that balanced rocks become stacked from falling on top of each other, in some cases wind creates these rocks. As wind blows against the rocks, they take with them weak rock particles, while the stronger rocks that remain begin to look stacked. Many scientists theorize that this took place during the last ice age.

Although people often believe that balanced rocks become stacked from falling on top of each other, in some cases water creates these rocks. As rivers flow against the rocks, they take with them weak rock particles, while the stronger rocks that remain begin to look stacked. Many scientists theorize that this took place during the last ice age.

Dylan Rood was able to make first hand oberservations of the last ice age.

Balancing rocks are often created when rocks fall on top of each other.

Dylan Rood has published many books on balancing rocks.

Balancing rocks are often created through the process of erosion.

by emphasizing the age of balancing rocks.

by showing the expertise Dylan Rood has as a scientist.

by illustrating what the rocks looks like using figurative language.

by explaining how some balancing rocks are formed.