Science Study Guide
TEST ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH
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lake is a body of water that has land all around it.
1.
A
2.
An
3.
A landform that has a peak at the top and is taller than the surrounding area is a
ocean
is a body of salt water that covers ¾ of the earth’s surface.
mountain.
a large area of flat land.
4.
A plain is
5.
A low area between two mountains or two tall hills is a
6.
A
7.
Landforms are natural features of earth’s surface.
8.
A river is made up of salt water.
9.
A volcano is an opening in the earth’s crust that allows hot lava to escape from
valley.
glacier is a large mass of ice that moves very slowly.
underground.
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE or
TRUE
or FALSE
FALSE
10.
Why would you need a boat or a bridge to get to an island?
You need a boat or a bridge to get to an island because an
island is surrounded by water.
Know these important facts
 The Earth is always changing.
 Erosion happens when rocks or soil are moved by water or wind. (**Take it away**)
 Weathering happens when rocks change or break apart. (**Break it on down**)
 Plants and trees keep the soil from eroding.
 The roots of plants help hold soil in place.
 Another word for soil is
dirt.
 Water and changes in temperature can cause sharp rocks to become smooth.
 What can be planted so soil will not erode?
 What can happen when it rains a lot?
 What causes rocks to be smooth?
Plants
Weathering
Water and changes in temperature
***Reading Concepts to Study***
 The main idea is what the story is all about.
 Supporting details PROVE the main idea.
 Authors write stories for three reasons or purposes:
 to Persuade
 to Inform
 to Entertain

The author’s purpose is as easy as PIE!!!!