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5th Grade Science: Earth and Space
5th Grade Science: Earth and Space
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1
A sudden movement of Earth's crust is called a(n) __________.
landslide
earthquake
glacier
adobo
2
Weathering can be caused by ___________.
moving water
wind
ice
all of the above
3
The cracked pieces of crust that rub against each other resulting in an earthquake are called..
ruptures
faults
centers
foci
4
After a rainstorm, some water does not seep into the ground. This water is called _______.
groundwater
a spring
seepage
runoff
5
An earthquake occurs because __________.
underground explosions take place
pressure builds up and is suddenly released
the moon pulls on Earth's surface
too many buildings are in one location
6
What type of rock does lava or magma form when it cools?
igneous
sandstone
sedimentary
metamorphic
7
Which is
NOT
likely to happen in a large earthquake?
California will fall into the ocean
Buildings may collapse unless they are reinforced
Elevated roads may be damaged and broken
New landforms can be created
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What is a cloud made of?
smoke
lakes and rivers
tiny water droplets
gas
9
What is it called when water vapor changed into liquid water?
precipitation
condensation
transpiration
evaporation
10
Which stage of the water cycle increases the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere?
percolation
transpiration
precipitation
evaporation
