Earth and Space Review

Front

What is the process called when rocks break down to form soil?

Back

Weathering

Front

What landform is created by lava erupting from the ground and building up over time?

Back

Volcano

Front

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

Back

Venus

Front

What quick change causes large cracks to form in the ground?

Back

Earthquake

Front

What is the term for soil moving downward due to water soaking the side of a mountain?

Back

Landslide

Front

What is the term for the natural process of breaking down rocks?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is a volcano?

Back

A landform created by the eruption of lava from the ground.

Front

What is an earthquake?

Back

A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

Front

What is a landslide?

Back

A quick change where soil and rock move down a slope.

Front

What is the definition of a planet?

Back

A large celestial body that orbits a star.