Science Unit 5 Test Flashcards

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Sometimes, places on Earth shake so much that parts of the land rise and fall. What is this shaking called?

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earthquake

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One kind of landform is rough and jagged and much higher than the surrounding land. What is this landform called?

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mountain

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What is weathering?

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the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces

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What can cause a large crater to form on Earth?

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A volcanic eruption

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Which way of changing Earth’s surface is happening at the same time? Options: erosion, landslide, warming, weathering

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landslide

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How is this volcano changing Earth’s surface?

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It is adding new land.

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What did the sand do when Rodrique pushed the ice cube across the clay and sand?

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The sand scratched the clay.

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Ruiz Creek overflows its banks after 12 centimeters of rainfall. One day rain fell at the rate of 4 centimeters every hour. How much time did people living by Ruiz Creek have to get away from danger?

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3 hours

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Difference between canyons and other valleys?

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Other valleys have sloping sides, and canyons have straight walls.

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How do seasonal weather changes help rock turn into soil?

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The changes make rock weak.

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