Rapid Changes

Rapid Changes

3 Rapid Changes

We have learned about 3 things in nature that causes a rapid change to the surface of the Earth what are they?

Multiple Choice

A rapid change is a change that happens...

• slowly.

• hot.

• cold.

• quickly.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a slow change to Earth's surface?

• Volcanic Eruptions

• Weathering

• Landslides

• Earthquake

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most likely caused the changes in the location below?

• volcano
• weathering
• earthquakes
• thunderstorm

Multiple Choice

When lots of rain falls in a day, people living in that area should watch out for -

• hurricanes
• earthquakes
• volcanoes
• landslides

Multiple Choice

Volcanoes, landslides, and earthquakes are examples of __________ changes to Earth's surface.

• rapid

• slow

• gradual

• slight

Multiple Choice

Molten rock that reaches Earth's surface is called...

• smoke
• lava
• ash
• magma

Multiple Choice

A/An ________________ is an opening in Earth's crust through which hot ash, gases, and molten rock escape.

• volcano
• fault 
• earthquake
• creep

Multiple Choice

Sudden movement of loose rock and soil down a steep slope is called a...

• avalanche
• landslide
• earthquake
• creep

Multiple Choice

Which one of these is the shaking of the Earth's surface?

• Volcano

• Earthquake

• Landslide

• Tsunami

Multiple Choice

What causes an earthquake?

• Magma rising to the surface of the Earth

• Heavy Rainfall

• Volcanic Eruptions

• Rubbing together of tectonic plates

Multiple Choice

What am I?

I am rapid movement of soil down a slope.

I am caused by heavy rainfall, earthquakes, and volcanoes.

• Landslides

• Volcanic Eruptions

• Earthquakes

Multiple Choice

Which natural disaster causes cracks in the Earth's surface?

• Volcanic Eruption

• Earthquake

• Landslides

• Tornado

Multiple Choice

Which disaster changes the surface of the Earth by forming new land?

• Landslides

• Volcanoes

• Earthquakes