Name:_________________ Science Quiz #1

Fill in the blanks on the diagram with the proper word from
the word bank.
Word Bank:
Bank
Channel
Mouth
Source

Multiple Choice: circle the best option for each

statement.
Erosion is:
A. Tree roots breaking through cement
B. Movement of sand, rock, and other earth materials by water wind, ice, etc.
C. The breakdown of rocks from high heat
D. The breakdown of rocks from sand and wind

Weathering is:
A. The breakdown of earth materials from rain, wind, ice, and other weather
B. The destruction of homes and cars from storms
C. The change in the earth from rockslides and earthquakes
D. The process of plants and other living things breaking down
Where does the Mississippi River begin?
A. New York
B. California
C. Arizona
D. Minnesota

Fill in the blank:

Water always travels ____________.

The Mississippi River ends in the _________________________________.

True or false? ( Circle T for true, F for false)

T F The Mississippi watershed is made up of only the Mississippi and Illinois
Rivers.

T F The Missouri, Red, Arkansas, Illinois, and Ohio Rivers are all part of the
Mississippi Watershed.

Short answer:

Write a sentence or two explaining why the Mississippi River is referred

to as The Great River.