4th Grade Science - Earth Science (dw)

Question 1

All earthquakes and volcanoes occur where plates meet

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

The area where the arrow is pointing is...

Accepted Answer

Steep

Question 3

True or False: The Ring of Fire is where most of the Earth's earthquake and volcanoes occur.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

If a shell fossil was found in Kentucky, there must be _______ rock.

Accepted Answer

Sedimentay

Question 5

When rocks are moved from one place to another by wind, water and ice that is called...

Accepted Answer

Erosion

Question 6

We live in the __________ Coastal Plains

Accepted Answer

Atlantic

Question 7

Which layer in the picture is the youngest?

Accepted Answer

G

Question 8

What are the lines called on the topographical map in the picture?

Accepted Answer

Contour lines

Question 9

While swimming in the ocean, I felt small rocks hitting my legs. This is because of___________

Accepted Answer

Erosion

Question 10

There will be more _________ on bare land

Accepted Answer

erosion

Question 11

Rock on the ocean floor is mostly ________

Accepted Answer

Sedimentary

Question 12

What do the numbers on the topographical map represent?

Accepted Answer

Elevation along that line

Question 13

What force most likely caused this rock to be weathered this way?

Accepted Answer

Wind

Question 14

the sandbags will help keep _________ out during hurricanes

Accepted Answer

Water

Question 15

Which factor can cause erosion to happen slower?

Accepted Answer

A lot of vegetation

Question 16

Which layer in the picture is the oldest?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 17

What type of weathering caused these rocks to become so smooth?

Accepted Answer

Water

Question 18

The area where the arrow is pointing is...

Accepted Answer

Flat

Question 19

Which factor can cause erosion to happen faster?

Accepted Answer

Steep slope on a hill

Question 20

What type of rock is formed by layers of materials that have been squeezed and hardened?

Accepted Answer

Sedimentary

Question 21

How many feet does each contour line go up by as they get closer to the top of the mountain?

Accepted Answer

200 Feet

Question 22

Adding rocks to a bank can trap sediment and stop erosion

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

Sediment is moving in the water and eventually loses speed and drops to the bottom. What is the final process?

Accepted Answer

Deposition

Question 24

What forces can break down rocks, soil and minerals during weathering?

Accepted Answer

Wind, water, and ice.

Question 25

What is the process of rocks, roads, and buildings breaking down due to chemical reactions?

Accepted Answer

Chemical weathering

Question 26

What do you call the process of rocks, soil and minerals being broken down into smaller pieces?

Accepted Answer

Weathering

Question 27

A rock tumbler uses what process to smooth rocks

Accepted Answer

weathering

Question 28

What is the process where rocks, sediment and soil are deposited into a new location?

Accepted Answer

Deposition

Question 29

What are materials often found in sedimentary rocks?

Accepted Answer

All of these

Question 30

What type of weathering caused this rock to weather in this way?

Accepted Answer

Ice

Question 31

Plants/trees stop erosion

Accepted Answer

True

Question 32

What is the ring of volcano locations called?

Accepted Answer

Ring of Fire

Question 33

What do the red symbols on the map represent?

Accepted Answer

A volcano

Question 34

What is the highest elevation shown with a contour line? (HINT: Look carefully!)

Accepted Answer

2500 feet

Question 35

What does the giant crack in the rock prove occurred at some point in that area?

Accepted Answer

Earthquake

Question 36

What is the lowest elevation shown with a contour line? (HINT: Look carefully!)

Accepted Answer

900 feet

4th Grade Science - Earth Science (dw)

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4th Grade Science - Earth Science (dw)

Questions 36