Earth Rapid Changes

Sudden movement of loose rock and soil down a steep slope is called a...

• avalanche
• landslide
• earthquake
• creep

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A/An ________________ is an opening in Earth's crust through which hot ash, gases, and molten rock escape.

• volcano
• fault 
• earthquake
• creep

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Molten rock that reaches Earth's surface is called...

• smoke
• lava
• ash
• magma

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What is the EFFECT of a landslide on hillsides where people live?
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• sudden movement
• wildfires
• heavy rain
• damaged houses

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Volcanoes, landslides, and earthquakes are examples of __________ changes to Earth's surface.

• sudden
• slow
• gradual
• slight

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In which of these ways can volcanoes help build up new land?

• by adding heat to Earth's surface
• by adding gases to the atmosphere
• by adding lava to Earth's surface
• by adding water vapor to the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

When lots of rain falls in a day, people living in that area should watch out for -

• hurricanes
• earthquakes
• volcanoes
• landslides

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How does an area benefit form volcanic activity?

• farmland and crops are destroyed
• new land masses and islands are formed
• poisonous gases are produced
• roads are buried by flowing lava

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following most likely caused the changes in the location below?

• volcano
• weathering
• earthquakes
• thunderstorm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A rapid change is a change that happens...

• slowly.

• hot.

• cold.

• quickly.