Fast Changes to Earth's Surface

Which of the following is considered a fast change to Earth's surface?

• islands forming due to volcanic eruption

• a slow-moving river carving out a canyon

• surge waves from a hurricane crashing against the shore

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following is going to lead to a faster change to Earth's surface?

• a tree growing through a mountain cliff

• ocean waves crashing against a cliff

• lava flow from a volcano destroying the surrounding areas

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A process that can cause a quick change to Earth's surface through it's violent shaking and cracking of the ground

• earthquake

• hurricane

• volcano

• landslide

A process that can cause a quick change to Earth's surface through it's strong wind speeds and powerful storm surges

• earthquake

• hurricane

• volcano

• landslide

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A process that can cause a quick change to Earth's surface through its' lava flow and/or clouds of ash

• earthquake

• hurricane

• volcano

• landslide

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The image shows the impact of which process?

• earthquake

• volcano

• hurricane

• landslide

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The image shows the impact of which process?

• earthquake

• volcano

• hurricane

• landslide

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The image shows the impact of which process?

• earthquake

• volcano

• hurricane

• landslide

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The image shows the impact of which process?

• earthquake

• volcano

• hurricane

• landslide

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2