Log In | Register

Misconception WEM038:

Wind and water cannot wear away the solid rock of a mountain (AAAS Project 2061, n.d.).

Items that test for misconception WEM038 in this project (Original Project) and key idea (The surface of the earth is changed…)
Item ID
Number

Item Description

How Often the Misconception was Chosen

Select This Item for My Item Bank

WE027002

Wind and water can change the earth's surface over time by wearing away mountains and making valleys deeper.

14%

Items that test for misconception WEM038 in this project (Original Project) and other key ideas

WE038002

The continuous movement of wind and water changes the size of mountains over many millions of years

11%

WE056001

The solid rock of mountains was being worn down by wind and water millions of years ago, and it is being worn down by wind and water today.

7%