Investigating the Natural World

What does the word conserve mean?

• destroy

• buy

• use all

• protect and save

What natural resource has minerals from weathered rock and decomposing plant and animal remains?

• Trees

• Soil

• Water

• Animals

Waves bang and bump rocks so that small pieces break off when they hit against each other. This is an example of -

• Melting in water

• Gravity pulling down

• Decomposition of dead animals

• Weathering of nonliving materials

What causes a landslide on the Earth's surface?

• Fire

• Heavy Rains

• Death of Animals

• Strong Winds

An earthquake may cause all of the following EXCEPT -

• landslides

• tornadoes

• tsunamis

• road damage

How can you conserve water?

• Only use hot water.

• Take fast showers

• Let the water run when washing the dishes.

• Water plants during the day.

A scientist finds the remains of an animal. What most likely happened to the animal's body?

• The animal weathered away due to floods.

• The animal decomposed and became part of the air.

• The animal decomposed and became part of the soil.

• The animal weathered away due to strong winds.

What rapid change to the Earth's surface is caused by magma violently flowing through a crack in the Earth's surface?

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What rapid change to the Earth's surface is caused by the Earth's surface suddenly shaking causing buildings to collapse?

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What rapid change to the Earth's surface is caused by a layer of Earth's surface suddenly and rapidly moving downhill?

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