Science
Study Guide 11
Standard: S6E5j: Students will explain the effects of human activity on the erosion of the Earth’s surface.
This study guide will help you understand the effects man has on the Earth. It will also help you understand how nature goes about shaping and changing the Earth. There are many new vocabulary words I n this one, some you may not be familiar with. Do your best and make me proud. This is due on November 6th.
1. Explain the 4 types of mass erosion. Give examples of why and how each one may occur.
2. Explain why water is the main cause of the Earth’s erosion.
3. Discuss how rivers both hurt and help the Earth’s surface.
4. What is groundwater erosion? How does Karst topography play a role in erosion?
5. Define the following:
A. Runoff B. Flood plain
C. Rill D. Meander
E. Gully F. Oxbow Lake
G. Stream H. Alluvial Fan
I. Tributary J. Delta
K. Groundwater L. Stalactite
M. Stalagmite N. Karst Topography
Grading expectations
These are the expectation I have for you and the grading of your study guide papers. Please do everything you can to reach these expectations.
Discuss Answer must consist of the following: To examine or consider by argument, comment; to talk over or write about, to fully explain.
Evaluate Answer must consist of the following: To judge or determine the quality of, the significance of; the value of, by reasoning with available information
Analyze Answer must consist of the following: to examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors, possible results, etc.
Compare/Contrast Answer must consist of the following: To examine (two or more objects, people, ideas etc) in order to note similarities and difference.
Explain Answer must be clear and accurate. Write your answer as if I knew nothing of the topic and you were teaching me about the subject.
100 % of discussed topics covered in your answer = grade of 100.
90 % of discussed topics covered in your answer = grade of 90.
80% of discussed topics covered in your answer = grade of 80.
70 % of discussed topics covered in your answer = grade of 70.
Less than 70 % of discussed topics covered in your answer, paper will be returned for rewriting and a grade of 70.
A separate grade will be given for both writing and appearance.
Writing expectations:
Clear and concise sentence and paragraph structure, Correct grammar, Correct spelling
Appearance expectations:
If typed: Double spaced, 14 font, Times New Roman style font
If hand-written: Neat and legible, Double spaced, In ink (blue or black), One side of paper only.
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