Changes to Earth's Surface

Grade 2 Science Worksheet - Challenge Me

Circle the answer.

1. 1.

   Which list goes from fastest change to slowest change?

   • sand dune, flood, canyon
   • canyon, flood, sand dune
   • flood, sand dune, canyon
2. 2.

   Two hills get the same heavy rain. One is covered in grass. One is bare soil. Which loses more soil?

   • the bare hill
   • both lose the same
   • neither loses any soil
3. 3.

   A farmer sees mud covering a field after a storm. A map shows a river nearby. What most likely caused this?

   • The river flooded the field.
   • Waves washed over the field.
   • Wind blew the mud in slowly.
4. 4.

   A beach loses 3 feet of sand each year. How many feet is gone after 4 years?

   • 12
   • 34
   • 9
5. 5.

   Why does fast river water carve a canyon more than slow water?

   • Fast water is colder than slow water in a canyon.
   • Fast water carries away more soil and rock.
   • Fast water weighs less than slow water does.
6. 6.

   Which list goes from fastest change to slowest change?

   • landslide, tree roots cracking a sidewalk, canyon
   • canyon, landslide, tree roots cracking a sidewalk
   • canyon, tree roots cracking a sidewalk, landslide