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Earth's Material Cycles

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Earth's Material Cycles

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. What is a material cycle on Earth?

A repeated process where materials move and change

A one-time event

A bike ride

A fashion model

2. Which energy source primarily drives the water cycle?

Sun's energy

Earth's internal heat

Electricity

Wind only

3. Which best describes a scientific model?

A representation that explains and predicts processes

A random guess

A fashion sketch

A single experiment result

4. Which processes are involved in energy transfer on Earth?

Radiation, conduction, and convection

Only radiation

Only conduction

Only convection

5. Which list includes Earth materials?

Rocks, water, air, soil, and living organisms

Only food

Only pets

Only mountains

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers

6. In one sentence, write an "I can..." objective for this worksheet.
7. Explain in 1–2 sentences how energy (Sun or Earth’s internal heat) causes a change in one cycle (rock or water):
8. Name three Earth materials and give one real-life reason why understanding their cycles matters (one sentence):

🖼️ Part 3: Model & Creative Activity

9. Draw a simple rock cycle or water cycle. Label at least three stages and show where energy acts (e.g., Sun, heat, pressure).
10. After your drawing, write two short success criteria that show you met the learning goal (use "I can..." statements):

Differentiation strategies:

- If you need support, use sentence starters: "I can explain..." or "Energy causes...".

- Use drawings or labels instead of long writing if helpful.

- For extension, add arrows showing energy flow and describe one human action that affects the cycle.

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