Earth changes

What processes will contribute to the development of soil?

• Volcanic eruptions that make new land.

• Building up of snow in very cold areas.

• Migration of animals to warmer climates.

• Breaking down of rock by wind, water, and ice.

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Soil is made of?

• weathered rocks and water

• weathered rocks and decomposed plant material

• weathered rock and decomposed animal material

• weathered rock and decomposed plant and animal material.

When do volcanoes create new land on Earth's surface?

• Lava flows cool and harden to form rock.

• an eruption destroys the side of mountain.

• Magma forms giant underground chambers.

• saltwater touches lava and changes into steam.

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The rock has been split and shifted.

What caused this change?

• River

• landslide

• volcano

• earthquake

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What process of the formation of soil does this show?

• weathering of earth materia

• decay of plant matter

• formation of minerals

• mixing of water and air

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How would you model the changes of a landslide on the Earth's surface?

• pack the materials into a closed container and shake them rapidly.

• Shift the materials through a strainer to separate the rocks and soil.

• Place the materials on a steep, sloping surface and pour water on them.

• Spread the materials on a flat surface and blow on them with a straw.

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What happens when there is an earthquake on the surface of the ocean floor?

• tsunami

• landslide

• volcano

• earthquake

What is the cause of weathering?

• The force of being moved to a new location.

• The force of weather, such as wind and rain, breaking down the rocks over time.

• The force of magma pushing through the surface.

• The force of gravity dropping sediments in a new location.

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Which student shows similarities between volcanic eruption, landslide, and earthquake.

• student 1

• student 2

• student 3

• student 4

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How are earthquakes and landslides connected?

• landslides cause earthquakes

• landslides cause cracks in the surface.

• Earthquakes and landslides are not related.

• Earthquakes cause landslides.