Slow Changes to Earth's Surface - 4.10B Picture Vocabulary

Multiple Choice

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

• A volcano erupting and forming a new island overnight

• A river slowly carving a canyon over millions of years

• A landslide that happens after heavy rain

• A meteorite striking and creating a crater instantly

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand slow changes to Earth's surface?

Multiple Choice

Which process involves the breakdown of rocks into very small particles by gravity, water, wind, and ice?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Condensation

Multiple Select

Which of the following are agents that can cause both weathering and erosion?

• Water

• Wind

• Ice

• Sunlight

Open Ended

Explain how wind can contribute to the formation of landforms.

Open Ended

How do you think slow changes to Earth's surface, like the formation of canyons, impact the environment and the organisms living there over time?

Multiple Choice

What is an example of a slow change to Earth's surface?

• A canyon forming over millions of years

• A volcano erupting suddenly

• A forest fire burning quickly

• A landslide happening in minutes