Unit 4 Review

In a rushing river, rocks banged and bumped against each other in the moving water. Small pieces of rock broke off as the rocks hit against each other.

• Pull from the force of gravity on water

• Condensation as matter changes states

• Decomposition of plant and animal remains

• Weathering of nonliving materials

2. Which statement best describes the actions of a landslide?

• Earth’s surface suddenly shakes, causing buildings to collapse.

• A layer of Earth’s surface suddenly and rapidly moves downhill

• Magma flows violently through a crack in Earth’s surface.

• The Earth’s surface is slowly weathered by moving water.

3. What natural resource has minerals from weathered rocks and decomposing plant and animal remains?

• Fresh Water

• Soil

• Plants

• Animals

5. A volcano can change Earth's surface in all of the following ways EXCEPT —

• Triggers an avalanche

• Causes a landslide

• Forms new land

• Puts ash in the air

6. How can you conserve water?

• Water plants during the day

• Take shorter showers

• Only use cold water for bathing

• Let the water run while brushing your teeth

How can a large rock become a part of soil?

• Break the rock into tiny pieces

• Bury the rock in the ground

• Pile the rock with other rocks

• Melt the rock and let it cool down

An earthquake may cause all of the following EXCEPT —

• Landsildes

• Tornadoes

• Tsunamis

• Road Damage

The hot molten liquid UNDER the earth is called-

• Lava

• Earth

• Magma

• Volcano

How can you conserve or recycle wood?

• Build new houses and use for fire wood

• Make new trees

• Make plastic

• Give as a present