Quick Changes to Land - 3.10C Picture Vocabulary

Open Ended

Describe a situation where you have observed or learned about a rapid change to Earth's surface. What caused it and what was the result?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to understand quick changes to land on Earth?

• Because they can affect human lives and the environment

• Because they only happen in certain places

• Because they are always caused by humans

• Because they are easy to predict

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a surface as described in the image?

• The outermost layer of a Rubik's cube

• The inside of a volcano

• The core of the Earth

• The center of a globe

Open Ended

How do volcanic eruptions and earthquakes both involve Earth's surface?

Multiple Choice

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

• A wildfire burning through a forest

• A mountain forming over millions of years

• A glacier slowly moving across land

• A river carving a canyon over centuries

Open Ended

Describe an example of a rapid change to Earth's surface that you learned about today. Why do you think it is important to understand these changes?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events can cause changes to Earth's surface?

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

• Landslide

• All of the above

Fill in the Blank

A landslide is best described as the rapid, downward slide of ___ and mud.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of using a model, such as a globe, in science?

• To decorate a classroom

• To represent something in a limited way for better understanding

• To replace the real object completely

• To confuse learners