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Grade 2 Changes to Earth's Surface Worksheet

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Changes to Earth's Surface

Grade 2 - Science - Challenge Me

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  1. Earth event: wind blows loose sand into small dunes. Is this a fast or slow surface change?

  2. What most directly causes this surface change: a flood spreads mud across a field?

  3. Which observation is evidence for the change in "a flood spreads mud across a field"?

  4. Which solution could help with this surface-change problem: waves break pieces from a sandy shore?

  5. Which sequence best represents a surface change investigation?

    Process cards for investigating a surface change are shown out of order.3 cards placed left to right, each describing one event, each with an empty box for its order number.surface beforechanged surfacemoving water

  6. Earth event: a flood spreads mud across a field. Is this a fast or slow surface change?

  7. What most directly causes this surface change: wind blows loose sand into small dunes?

  8. Which observation is evidence for the change in "waves break pieces from a sandy shore"?

  9. Which solution could help with this surface-change problem: a landslide moves soil down a hill after heavy rain?

  10. Which sequence best represents a surface change investigation?

    Process cards for investigating a surface change are shown out of order.3 cards placed left to right, each describing one event, each with an empty box for its order number.changed surfacegrowing rootssurface before
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About this worksheet

Earth's surface changes in both fast and slow ways. A flood or landslide can change a place quickly, while wind, waves, roots, and running water may reshape land over longer periods. Second graders often think landforms are permanent because many changes are slow compared with a school day. They may also name the event without identifying the evidence that shows what caused it. This worksheet uses short scenarios about rivers, hillsides, dunes, shores, floods, and roots. Students classify fast and slow changes, identify wind or water as a cause, choose observations that count as evidence, and select reasonable ways people can reduce damage. Support versions use clear labels. Challenge versions ask students to connect the process, evidence, and solution. Encourage your child to ask what moved the land material and how quickly the evidence changed.

What your child will learn

  • Classify fast and slow surface changes
  • Identify wind, water, roots, and gravity as causes
  • Use evidence to explain erosion
  • Choose solutions that reduce land change damage

Worked example

If waves remove sand from a shore over many weeks, that is a slow change caused by moving water.

Common mistake

Assuming land never changes unless the change happens suddenly.

Helpful hint

Ask what moved the soil, sand, or rock.

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Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with changes to earth's surface?
Assuming land never changes unless the change happens suddenly.
How can I help my child with changes to earth's surface?
Ask what moved the soil, sand, or rock.
Are these 2nd grade science worksheets free to print?
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