Rapid Changes and Intro to WED

The breaking down of rock materials on the surface of the earth is called?

• weathering
• deposition
• erosion

A very large ocean wave that is caused by an underwater earthquake is a/an...

• flood
• tsunami
• rockslide
• weathering

Earthquakes and volcanoes can cause a landslide

• False
• True

The sudden movement of Earth's plates and the resulting massive vibrations cause _____________.

• earthquakes
• tornadoes
• volcanoes
• mountains

A ___ is helpful because the molten rock contains nutrients and minerals that benefit when plants begin to grow again.

• tornado
• landslide
• earthquake
• volcano

Classify EARTHQUAKES as constructive, destructive, or both.

• Constructive
• Destructive
• Both

Weathering, Erosion, or Deposition?
Wind carries sand from the beach.

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition

Weathering, Erosion, or Deposition?
Waves dropping sand on the beach is called?

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition

Weathering, Erosion, or Deposition?
Water freezes in concrete and cracks it.

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition

Weathering, Erosion, or Deposition?
Plant roots grow in cracks between the spaces in a sidewalk and widen them.

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition