Landforms

Landforms

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This task is about environmental changes to rock layers.

Question 1Change answer

diagram of changes to rock layers
Diagram A shows how some layers of rock were deposited many years ago. Over time these layers can change. Three possible results of these changes are seen in diagrams B, C, and D.
a)  Select the word or phrase from the box to answer the questions below.

Erosion by wind        Glacial erosion        Tilting        Folding and faulting 
 
Uplifting        Erosion by water        Volcanic activity
i)   What has caused the change in Diagram B?
ii)  What has caused the change in Diagram C?
iii) What has caused the change in Diagram D?

Question Change answer

b)  Complete the diagram below to show what three more layers being deposited would look like.
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online.
Level:
5
Curriculum info: 
Science, Investigating in science, Planet Earth
Keywords: 
Earth systems, landforms, erosion, tilting, faulting, sedimentation, rock layers, rocks, interpreting diagrams
Description of task: 
Students are provided with a diagram showing layers of rock and three possible results of changes that could occur. Words and phrases are provided to help students answer several short answer questions about the possible cause of the changes.
Curriculum Links: 
Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.
 
Capability: Interpret representations
This resource provides opportunities to discuss:
  • the evidence provided in a diagram that can be used to make inferences.
  • the role that science knowledge plays in being able to interpret a graph/diagram.
Science capabilities: 
Interpret representations
Answers/responses: 
 

Y10 (04/1998)
a) i)
ii)
iii)		 Erosion by water
Tilting
Folding and faulting		 difficult
moderate
moderate
b)   3 layers – easy

horizontal layers – very difficult