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Item WE012003: Both a small stream and ocean waves can erode the solid rock of a cliff over time.

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Which of the following can wear away the solid rock of a cliff over time?

  1. Ocean waves but not a small stream
  2. A small stream but not ocean waves
  3. Both a small stream and ocean waves
  4. Neither a small stream nor ocean waves can wear away the solid rock of a cliff.

Distribution of Responses

Chart showing distrubtion of responses for Item WE012003

Percent of students responding correctly

Overall56%
Grades 6–855%
Grades 9–1257%
Male56%
Female56%
Primary Language is English57%
Primary Language is not English44%

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