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SSW Wk. 1 Shaping the Earth
SSW Wk. 1 Shaping the Earth
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Science Studies Weekly Earth Science Wk 1 Shaping the Earth
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1
Farmers can make an area barren if they use the same spot year after year
True
False
2
What does a geologist do?
studies oceans
studies the Earth
studies space
studies landforms
3
Which is not one of Earth's spheres?
ecosphere
biosphere
lithosphere
hydrosphere
4
Weathering is all about changes in
rocks, soil, and minerals
the skies above
our oceans
cities, states, and countries
5
How did Wegener study the arctic atmosphere?
He used an anemometer and a barometer
He used a satellite to take photos.
He used kites and weather balloons.
He used a telescope to observe the atmosphere.
6
Which effect belongs in the graphic
the rock gets larger
the rock stays together and gets smaller
the crack disappears
the rock breaks apart
7
Geologist Alfred Wegener gave what nickname to a long-ago super-continent?
Antarctica
North America
Asia
Pangaea
8
Erosion is similar to weathering except that erosion is more about
time
distance
movement
speed
9
When too many trees grow on a mountainside, they contribute to erosion and weathering.
False
True
10
What natural force would be best for adding to the chart?
dams
moutains
ocean waves
forrest
11
Humans and natural forces can shape the Earth.
False- nothing can change the Earth
True-both can
False-only humans can
False-only natural forces can
12
The lithosphere is made of solids and is around 60 miles thick.
False
True
13
The atmosphere is made of gases around 370 miles thick
False
True
