Ages 9–10🔬 ScienceBeing planted

Erosion and weathering

Make observations and measurements to provide evidence of the effects of weathering or the rate of erosion by water, ice, wind, or vegetation

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Question 1 of 3

Which observation best provides evidence that water is causing erosion on a hillside?

Question 2 of 3

A fourth‑grade student visits the school garden after a heavy rain and records what they see. Which observation best shows that water has caused erosion of the soil?

Question 3 of 3

After a heavy rain, a student measures a 15‑centimeter‑long channel that formed on a dirt path. Which observation best explains this evidence of erosion?

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