Question

stripes of colored rock make the \wave\ even more unusual.
the stripes of this \wave\ are made of colored rock.
wave rock was formed almost 3 billion years ago. its shape is unusual because the face of the rock is rounded into a curve. this is because wind and water wore down the front of the rock. this happened over millions of years.
complete the chart. what does \face\ mean in this passage?
word: face
clue: front
meaning: ?
options: the outward side of something; to turn and look at something; to blow something into the dirt; something that lasted a long time

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "face" in the passage, we analyze the context. The clue given is "front", and the passage mentions "the face of the rock" in relation to its rounded shape formed by wind and water wearing down the front. Among the options, "the outward side of something" aligns with the idea of the rock's front (outward - facing side) being rounded. The other options ("to turn and look at something", "to blow something into the dirt", "something that lasted a long time") do not fit the context of the rock's structure.

Answer:

the outward side of something