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Earth, Space & Weather

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-D6JIUB-1NUH

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1.Explain “watershed” in your own words.
2.Explain “atmosphere” in your own words.
3.Explain “front” in your own words.
4.Explain “water cycle” in your own words.
5.Explain “rock cycle” in your own words.
6.Explain “renewable resource” in your own words.
7.Explain “groundwater” in your own words.
8.Explain “climate” in your own words.

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  1. Explain “watershed” in your own words.land that drains water to the same outlet
  2. Explain “atmosphere” in your own words.the layer of gases surrounding Earth
  3. Explain “front” in your own words.a boundary between air masses
  4. Explain “water cycle” in your own words.the continuous movement of water on Earth
  5. Explain “rock cycle” in your own words.processes that transform rocks among major types
  6. Explain “renewable resource” in your own words.a resource replenished naturally on a human timescale
  7. Explain “groundwater” in your own words.water stored in soil and rock below the surface
  8. Explain “climate” in your own words.long-term patterns of weather in a region

Worked example

Use observations and long-term patterns to explain Earth systems.

Common mistake

Confusing a short-term weather event with a climate pattern.

Helpful hint

Check the time scale in the question.