Earth Changes

Which two landforms could be caused by erosion?

• plains, canyon

• cave, meadow

• meadow, beach

• cave, canyon

Which of the following is a cause of an earthquake?

• Tsunamis and flooding occur.

• Tectonic plates collide with each other.

• Damage occurs to buildings and bridges.

• Natural features like mountainsides and rivers are changed.

Earthquakes can cause what other natural phenomenon?

• tornadoes

• rivers

• volcanoes

• hurricanes

Which of the following are responsible for the breakdown of Earth's land surfaces?

• air pressure, running water, and wind

• air pressure, wind, and waves

• wind, waves, and evaporation

• ice, waves, and running water

Where do earthquakes most usually happen?

• at fault lines

• in the middle of the world

• in the middle of a tectonic plate

• only in California

Which is likely to change the Earth's surface rapidly?

• erosion

• deposition

• volcanoes

• streams

What is the process of breaking down rock into smaller fragments (pieces)?

• deposition

• ersion

• weathering

• hurricane

What is the process of dropping fragments after they have been eroded?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• hurricane

What is the process of relocating weathered fragments?

• weathering

• erosion

• deposition

• tsunamis

Which of the following is most true about what happens in a volcanic region?

• Magma sinks to the core.

• Magma rises through the mantle.

• Magma can come near or reach Earth's surface.

• Magma will rise to the core and become lava.