Original Project
Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
The surface of the earth is changed as rock material is broken, carried, and dropped in new locations.
Item WE032003: Water can dissolve rock material, move the dissolved material to a new location, and deposit the dissolved rock material as solid rock.
Can water dissolve rock material and move the dissolved material to a new location, and deposit the dissolved rock material as solid rock?
- Yes, water can dissolve rock, move dissolved solid rock material to a new location, and deposit dissolved rock material as solid rock.
- No, although water can dissolve rocks, water cannot move dissolved rock material to a new location.
- No, although water can dissolve rock and can move dissolved rock material to a new location, dissolved material cannot become solid rock.
- No, water cannot dissolve rock.
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 462 | 37% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 93 | 268 | 35% |
| 9–12 | 76 | 194 | 39% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 88 | 218 | 40% |
| Female | 81 | 236 | 34% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 155 | 404 | 38% |
| Other | 10 | 41 | 24% |