The Missing Sandcastle: A Story About Erosion
Questions:
5
Grade:
2
Words:
63
Tommy built a sandcastle by the sea. The next day, it was gone! 'Where did it go?' Tommy wondered. The waves moved the sand away. This is called erosion. Erosion moves things from one place to another. Just like rain can wash away dirt on a hill. Erosion happens everywhere, even in our backyards! Isn't nature amazing? Erosion helps make new land!
Question 1
What happened to Tommy's sandcastle?
A
It was washed away by waves
Explanation. The text states that the waves moved the sand away.
B
It was destroyed by Tommy
C
It was eaten by a dog
D
It was taken by a bird
E
It was blown away by the wind
Question 2
What is erosion?
A
A type of sand
B
A kind of wave
C
A form of rainfall
D
The movement of things from one place to another
Explanation. The text explains that erosion is the process that moves things from one place to another.
E
A type of tree
Question 3
Where can erosion occur?
A
Only by the sea
B
Only on hills
C
Only in our backyards
D
Everywhere
Explanation. The text mentions that erosion happens everywhere, even in our backyards.
E
Only in the desert
Question 4
What does erosion help to create?
A
New trees
B
New animals
C
New land
Explanation. The text mentions that erosion helps make new land.
D
New buildings
E
New rivers
Question 5
What can cause erosion?
A
Only waves
B
Only rain
C
Only wind
D
Only animals
E
Waves, rain, and other natural elements
Explanation. The text gives examples of waves and rain causing erosion, which implies other natural elements can cause it too.
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