Rapid Earth Changes

Lava from a volcanic eruption can change the Earth’s surface by -

• forming new land.

• making oceans boil.

• carving deep valleys.

• pushing aside hills.

Which of the following best describes how earthquakes change the Earth’s surface? Earthquakes –

• throw rocks and ash into the air.

• force lava through holes in the ground.

• violently shift the surface of the earth.

• cause clouds to form and rain to fall.

The rock layers pictures here have split and been shifted. What most likely caused this change?

• River

• Landslide

• Volcano

• Earthquake

Rocks, loose soil and sand rapidly sliding down a slope are a change to the surface of the earth known as a -

• Delta

• Volcano

• Landslide

• Glacier

Which events force melted rock from deep in the Earth toward the surface and build it up on the earth’s surface?

• Landslide

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Mountain Building

What rapid Earth change is shown in the image?

• Landslide

• Earthquake

• Volcano

• Flood

Landslides are most commonly caused from -

• Strong winds

• Heavy rain

• Freezing temperatures

• people

Which of the following is NOT a rapid Earth change

• Volcano

• Landslide

• Earthquake

• Weathering

Define the term: rapid change

• A change that happens quickly

• A change that happens over a long period of time

• A change that happens only during the day time

• A change that only happens at night

Which list best describes a landslide?

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