4th Grade Earth Science CBA Review

The materials that are carried by moving water are called ______.

What causes evaporation in the water cycle?

Process by which rock, sand, and soil are broken down and carried away.

The process that breaks down rock on the Earth's surface.

What causes Earth's seasons?

Broken-down rock material is carried from one place to another by moving water, wind, or ice?

A river moves onto flatter land and begins to reach the ocean, it deposits sediments and forms 

Is a hill of sand built by either wind or water flow.

Which phase comes after a new moon?

Which resource should be classified as renewable?

Weathered, broken down pieces of rock

When rock is broken down into smaller pieces, it is known as _______.

In condensation, water vapor cools and becomes a _____________.

Process in which sediment is left in a new location. 

What causes shadows to move throughout the day?

A slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow. 

If it's Spring in the northern hemisphere, what season is in the southern hemisphere?

A plant's _________ most often cause weathering of rocks.

Use the weather map to predict the weather for Minneapolis tomorrow.

To investigate the best soil for growing beans, I should put seeds in several containers with

Why are some natural resources considered NONrenewable?

Resources that can be replaced in a relatively short amount of time

What causes cracks in sidewalks during the winter?

How can you determine how much water is retained in the soil?

Which side of the moon is lit during the First Quarter moon?

Why do these kids have long shadows?