Earth: Fast Changes

What is the outer layer of the earth called?

• mantle

• outer core

• inner core

• crust

What are the pieces of earth that move around on the crust called?

• mantle

• crust

• plates

• core

What happens when the plates push hard against the rocks?

Can new islands be created?

• Yes

• No

How are new islands created?

• earthquakes

• volcanoes

• hurricanes

• thunderstorms

How do hurricanes start?

• wind

• water

• thunderstorms

• tornadoes

What happens when a hurricane hits land?

One effect of an earthquake is _________.

One effect of a volcano is _________.

One effect of a hurricane is _________