Fast Earth Changes

A _______________ is a sudden shaking of the ground which causes cracks in the Earth's surface.

• volcano

• hurricane

• earthquake

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A _____________ is an opening in Earth's surface where lava, gases, and bits of rock erupt.

• volcano

• earthquake

• landslide

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A _____________is when rocks, soil, and mud slide down a hill, mountain or other slope.

• volcano

• landslide

• earthquake

A ______________ is a tropical storm with powerful winds and heavy rain.

• tornado

• earthquake

• hurricane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

These earth changes can happen because of a hurricane. (choose all that apply)

• rock arches are created

• large strong waves can change the land

• land can be flooded

• trees are knocked down

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A ___________ happens when a huge amount of water overflows an area that is usually dry.

• hurricane

• flood

• landslide

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

These earth changes can happen because of a flood. (choose all that apply)

• rivers overflow

• trees get knocked down

• land can wash away

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Quick changes on earth

• happen over months or years

• happen in minutes, hours or days

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following changes Earth's surface quickly? (choose all that apply)

• flood

• weathering

• volcano

• earthquake

• landslide

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following changes Earth's surface slowly? (choose all that apply)

• flood

• weathering

• volcano

• erosion

• landslide