Original Project
Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
Item WE037004: All loose rock material came from earth's solid rock layer
Which of the following statements is TRUE about where loose rocks on the surface of the earth come from?
- Loose rocks, including very large rocks as well as the very small pieces of rock in sand, were at one time part of earth’s solid rock layer.
- Very large rocks were at one time part of earth’s solid rock layer, but the very small pieces of rock in sand were not.
- The very small pieces of rock in sand were at one time part of earth’s solid rock layer, but very large rocks were not.
- No loose rocks, including very large rocks and the very small pieces of rock in sand, were ever part of earth’s solid rock layer.
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1603 | 2529 | 63% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 948 | 1532 | 62% |
| 9–12 | 651 | 987 | 66% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 751 | 1222 | 61% |
| Female | 826 | 1264 | 65% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1452 | 2228 | 65% |
| Other | 115 | 229 | 50% |
- NRC Framework
- MS ESS2.B Plate movements are responsible for most continental and ocean floor features and for the distribution of most rocks and minerals within Earth’s crust.
- ESS2.B Most distributions of rocks within Earth’s crust, including minerals, fossil fuels, and energy resources, are a direct result of the history of plate motions and collisions...