4th Grade Earth Science Review

Question 1

Which of these examples best represents erosion?

Accepted Answer

Wind blowing sand across the desert.

Question 2

The plastic button on a shirt is made from non-renewable resources.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Watermelons grow well in loose soil with good water drainage. Which soil would be best to plant watermelon seeds?

Accepted Answer

Sandy Loam

Question 4

A river delta is formed by-

Accepted Answer

deposition

Question 5

It is important to conserve natural resources because-

Accepted Answer

many resources can not be replaced once they are gone.

Question 6

When a glacier moves down a mountain and drops pieces of rocks and dirt as it goes, this is an example of-

Accepted Answer

deposition

Question 7

Which of these examples would provide an accurate model of weathering?

Accepted Answer

Sharpening a crayon.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is a responsible use of natural resources?

Accepted Answer

Walking to school instead of riding in a car.

Question 9

When observing the properties of soil, texture is the size of the soil grain.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

A student gathers water, soil, graduated cylinders and containers with holes in the bottom. She is likely testing-

Accepted Answer

how well soil retains water.

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