4-ESS2-1 States: Make observations and/or measurements to provide evidence of the effects

of weathering or the rate of erosion by water, ice, wind, or vegetation.

1. True-False

1. True or False: Water is the main cause of erosion on planet Earth.

2. True or False: Flood erosion is caused by land slides.

3. True or False: Humans can cause erosion.

2. Short Answer: Respond to the following questions with 1-2 sentences.

1. List 3-4 things humans can do to cause erosion.

2. List 2-3 ways humans can control the amount of erosion they create.

3. In one to two sentences define what abrasion is.

3. Multiple Choice:

1. Which of the following can cause the coastline to erode:

A. Waves

B. Rainfall

C. Rivers

D. All of the Above

2. Which of the following can cause erosion to happen very quickly:

A. Wind

B. Floods

C. Rainfall

D. Humans
 3. Which of the following would help limit the amount of erosion caused by humans:

A. Cutting down trees

B. Farming

C. Planting Trees

D. Building roads

4. Essay

1. In short essay, discuss how the speed of wind contributes to erosion. How does wind

erode and where would this type of erosion typically take place? What wind speeds occur

that would cause significant erosion?

2. In a short essay, discuss how the downhill movement of water can cause erosion. How

does weather and location play a role here?

3. In a short essay, discuss what forces other than water and wind can cause erosion.

What living things, forces, and changes can cause erosion?

Organization Context Focus

1-3 points The paper does not The writer does not The paper contains little
appear to have any elaborate on their to no evidence that
sense of control. It does reasoning much if at all. there is a main point or
not demonstrate much Substantial pieces of thesis.
if any form of facts, evidence,
arrangement or reasoning, or
structure. explanations are
missing.

4-6 points The paper contains a The writer does The paper does contain
sense of arrangement. elaborate and/or explain a main point or thesis
It is easy to follow and the content of their and the writer draws
the sections of the paper and provides awareness towards this.
paper are arranged so adequate details,
that they transition into examples, reasoning,
one another. facts, evidence, and/or
explanations.
 Organization Context Focus

7-10 points The paper is organized The writer provides The main point or thesis
well and is arranged plentiful details, of the paper is clear and
properly. All sections in examples, reasoning, precise. The writer uses
the paper are fluid and facts, evidence, and/or this main point or thesis
transition into one explanations that to guide the direction
another. support the context of and overall structure of
their paper. their paper.