The Rock Cycle — Questions and answers

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What animal did Marisol and Anaya see that needed help?

Choices

  1. A) A fluffy white rabbit
  2. B) A small, white bird ✓
  3. C) A grey squirrel
  4. D) A lost puppy

Answer: B) A small, white bird

From page 1

What did Kiran say was the reason the rock split and trapped the bird?

Choices

  1. A) Too much wind pushing on it
  2. B) Animals digging in the crack
  3. C) Water freezing and expanding in the crack ✓
  4. D) The sun heating the rock too much

Answer: C) Water freezing and expanding in the crack

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What did the Scottish geologist James Hutton realize about the Earth?

Choices

  1. A) It was made of only sand
  2. B) It was incredibly old ✓
  3. C) It was flat like a pancake
  4. D) It was full of giant crystals

Answer: B) It was incredibly old

From page 5

What did Anaya write in her notebook after learning about rocks?

Choices

  1. A) "Rocks are heavy and hard to lift."
  2. B) "Rocks are travelers in time." ✓
  3. C) "Rocks make good skipping stones."
  4. D) "Rocks are sometimes very pretty."

Answer: B) "Rocks are travelers in time."

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