Rapid and Slow Earth Changes

Front

Which of the following is NOT a rapid change to Earth's surface? Earthquake, Volcano, Erosion, Landslide

Back

Erosion

Front

Which of the following is a slow change to Earth's surface? Flood, Weathering, Tornado, Earthquake

Back

Weathering

Front

A natural event that is taking place when the ground shakes and rolls causing cracks and openings in the Earth's surface is a _______.

Back

Earthquake

Front

A slow change to the Earth's surface caused by the dropping off of rock, sand, and soil from erosion is ____________.

Back

Deposition

Front

A natural event caused by lava moving to the top of a mountain with an opening at the top is a _______________.

Back

Volcano

Front

A slow change to the Earth's surface caused by wind, sun, and rain and can be seen by cracks in rocks is __________________.

Back

Weathering

Front

The washing away of sand at the beach is  _______________.

Back

Erosion

Front

A rapid change to the Earth's surface when rock, sand, and soil slide down a slope or a cliff is a _________________

Back

Landslide

Front

A natural event that is the picking up and carrying away of rocks and soil by wind, water, and gravity is ___________.

Back

Erosion

Front

A rapid change is a change that happens ____________.

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