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Using the State Curriculum: Science, Grade 5

Skills and Processes | Earth/Space | Life | Chemistry | Physics | Environmental

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Standard 2.0 Earth/Space Science

Topic A. Materials and Processes That Shape A Planet

Indicator 2. Cite and describe the processes that cause rapid or slow changes in Earth's surface.

Objective a. Identify and describe events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and flooding which change surface features rapidly.

Selected Response Item

In 1933, a hurricane came ashore at Ocean City, Maryland.

A hurricane negatively affects a coastline by

  1. causing erosion
  2. causing earthquakes
  3. increasing food production
  4. increasing the growth of grasses
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Correct Answer:
A
Resources for Objective 2.A.2.a:
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