Which order is correct?

weathering, erosion, deposition

What can you determine about the fossils and the layers of rock?

The fossils in layer D are younger than the fossils in C.

Describe this picture.

This is a delta that was formed by deposition of sediment.

Erosion is the carrying away of sediment.

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Earth Science - 5th Grade

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Changes on Earth's surface, sedimentary rock, fossils

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1
Which materials makes up sedimentary rocks?
cooled lava
leftover playdough
melted sediments
grains from other rocks
2
The process of creating sedimentary rock is weathering, erosion, deposition, and ___________.
wind and ice
melting sand
pressure
compaction and cementation
3
What force created this landform?
erosion by water
erosion by wind
deposition by ice
deposition by water
4
Which order is correct?
weathering, erosion, deposition
deposition, weathering, erosion
erosion, weathering, deposition
weathering, deposition, erosion
5
What evidence helps scientists to determine what this area looked like million of years ago?
Animals found at the zoo.
Plant life we see today.
Photographs from long ago.
Fossils found in the area.
6
The landform was most likely created by-
the force of ice.
the force of wind.
the force of water.
a bunch of fifth graders hammering at it.
7
What does the structure tell us about the past?
This area was once covered by an ocean.
This area was once a forest.
They found this in a forest.
This was once a desert.
8
What can you determine about the fossils and the layers of rock?
The fossils in layer F are older than the fossils in D.
The fossils in C are younger than the fossils in F.
The fossils in layer D are younger than the fossils in C.
The fossils in layer C are older than the fossils in B.
9
Describe this picture.
This is a glacial valley that was formed by ice.
This is a canyon that was formed by water.
This is a delta that was formed by deposition of sediment.
This is a delta formed by weathering of sediment.
10
What is true?
Weathering is the depositing of sediment.
Weathering is the carrying away of sediment.
Erosion is the break down of rock.
Erosion is the carrying away of sediment.

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