Rapid Changes Day 3

Front

What is a landslide?

Back

A landslide is a rapid movement of rocks and debris down a slope or mountain.

Front

What causes a landslide?

Back

Heavy rains are a common cause of landslides.

Front

What type of change is a landslide to Earth's surface?

Back

A landslide is considered a rapid change because it happens quickly and can be dangerous.

Front

What happens to the ground during an earthquake?

Back

Large cracks suddenly form in the ground during an earthquake.

Front

What is the effect of an earthquake on the Earth's surface?

Back

Earthquakes violently shift the surface of the earth.

Front

What is the term for the sudden movement of the ground caused by tectonic activity?

Back

Earthquake.

Front

What natural disaster can occur as a result of heavy rainfall?

Back

Landslide.

Front

What is the difference between a rapid change and a slow change in Earth's surface?

Back

A rapid change happens quickly (like a landslide), while a slow change occurs over a long period (like erosion).

Front

What is one way to describe the movement of rocks during a landslide?

Back

Rocks and debris fall down a slope.

Front

What is the primary cause of large cracks forming in the ground?

Back

Earthquakes are the primary cause of large cracks forming in the ground.