5th Science: Constructive and Destructive [Checkpoint 3]

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10 questions

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5th Science: Constructive and Destructive [Checkpoint 3]

Last updated over 1 year ago

10 questions

Instructions

It's go time! You got this. Remember to use all of your test-taking strategies!

Required

Question 1

Earth's landforms change constantly.

True

False

Required

Question 2

Over time, the Earth's rocks get broken down into smaller pieces. This process is called _________________

weathering

erosion

deposition

sediment

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Question 3

When weathered rock is carried away to another location, it is called...

weathering

erosion

deposition

sediment

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Question 4

A river drops sediment at it's mouth, forming a delta.
A delta is formed by the process of...

weathering

erosion

deposition

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Question 5

What are two things that cause erosion?

rain and wind

rocks  and gas

plants and animals

mountains and clouds

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Question 6

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Both weathering and erosion are natural processes.

Weathering breaks things apart, while erosion carries them away.

Erosion breaks things apart, while weathering carries them away.

Weathering is the same thing as erosion

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Question 7

Volcanoes can be both destructive and constructive forces.

True

False

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Question 8

A home has a sloping backyard. The family puts in walls made of large boulders halfway down the hill. Why would they need to build that rock wall?

They look nice.

To keep the soil in place.

To improve the view.

To keep the house from rolling.

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Question 9

What causes erosion? Select all that apply

canyons

water

wind

gas

ice

rocks

sand dunes

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Question 10

10.

Drag each landform type to the cause.

A delta forms at the mouth of a river.
A sand dune forms in the desert.
A canyon forms.
A trench is carved out.

Water
Wind
Ice

Question 1

Earth's landforms change constantly.

True

False

Question 2

Over time, the Earth's rocks get broken down into smaller pieces. This process is called _________________

weathering

erosion

deposition

sediment

Question 3

When weathered rock is carried away to another location, it is called...

weathering

erosion

deposition

sediment

Question 4

A river drops sediment at it's mouth, forming a delta.
A delta is formed by the process of...

weathering

erosion

deposition

Question 5

What are two things that cause erosion?

rain and wind

rocks  and gas

plants and animals

mountains and clouds

Question 6

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Both weathering and erosion are natural processes.

Weathering breaks things apart, while erosion carries them away.

Erosion breaks things apart, while weathering carries them away.

Weathering is the same thing as erosion

Question 7

Volcanoes can be both destructive and constructive forces.

True

False

Question 8

A home has a sloping backyard. The family puts in walls made of large boulders halfway down the hill. Why would they need to build that rock wall?

They look nice.

To keep the soil in place.

To improve the view.

To keep the house from rolling.

Question 9

What causes erosion? Select all that apply

canyons

water

wind

gas

ice

rocks

sand dunes

Question 10

10.

Drag each landform type to the cause.

A delta forms at the mouth of a river.
A sand dune forms in the desert.
A canyon forms.
A trench is carved out.

Water
Wind
Ice

5th Science: Constructive and Destructive [Checkpoint 3]

5th Science: Constructive and Destructive [Checkpoint 3]

Earth's landforms change constantly.

Over time, the Earth's rocks get broken down into smaller pieces. This process is called _________________

When weathered rock is carried away to another location, it is called...

A river drops sediment at it's mouth, forming a delta. A delta is formed by the process of...

What are two things that cause erosion?

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Volcanoes can be both destructive and constructive forces.

A home has a sloping backyard. The family puts in walls made of large boulders halfway down the hill. Why would they need to build that rock wall?

What causes erosion? Select all that apply

Drag each landform type to the cause.

Earth's landforms change constantly.

Over time, the Earth's rocks get broken down into smaller pieces. This process is called _________________

When weathered rock is carried away to another location, it is called...

A river drops sediment at it's mouth, forming a delta. A delta is formed by the process of...

What are two things that cause erosion?

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Volcanoes can be both destructive and constructive forces.

A home has a sloping backyard. The family puts in walls made of large boulders halfway down the hill. Why would they need to build that rock wall?

What causes erosion? Select all that apply

Drag each landform type to the cause.

A river drops sediment at it's mouth, forming a delta.
A delta is formed by the process of...

A river drops sediment at it's mouth, forming a delta.
A delta is formed by the process of...