Exploring Earth's Surface

What is released out of the vent of the volcano?

• crust
• magma
• lava
• flank

What caused the rock to split open?

• erosion
• weathering
• flank
• magma

Which causes a fast change to Earth's surface?

• volcano
• erosion
• weathering
• valley

What landform does a volcano help to create?

• lake
• ocean
• river
• mountain

Erosion can make sharp rocks

• smooth
• sharper
• boulders
• rough

This happens when tectonic plates push against each other and slip.

• Earthquake
• Volcanic eruption
• erosion
• weathering

Which answer is NOT an effect of an Earthquakes?

• mountain can form
• lakes can form
• ocean can form
• mudslide can occur

What is the name of the scientist who studies fossils

• pediatrician
• podiatrist
• pharmacist
• paleontologist

What is one thing all rocks have in common?

• minerals
• they are all shiny
• same texture
• same color

What is a very large rock called?

• pebble
• sand
• boulder
• speck