Fast Changes on Earth

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

• flood

• weathering

• volcano

• tsunami

• landslide

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Earthquakes begin deep inside the earth?

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The place where two plates meet is called:

• an earthquake

• a fault

• an epicenter

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

When the side of a mountain or hill falls down, this is called a __________________.

• tsunamis

• flood

• landslide

• earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

An earthquake is usually caused by a

• slab of rock called a plate.

• fault.

• sudden shift of Earth’s plates.

• slow movement of Earth’s plates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What force plays the main role in causing most landslides?

• gravity

• wind

• heat

• chemical weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

A _______________ happens when a large amount of water fills up rivers and lakes until they overflow.

• tsunamis

• flood

• landslide

• volcanic eruption

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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

• volcano

• earthquake

• landslide

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is this a picture of a __________________?

• flood

• tsunamis

• landslide

• earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

When lava cools, it turns into ______________

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1