Our Dynamic Earth

Some Earth events occur quickly. These changes can be easily observed. Which Earth event does not happen quickly?

• a landslide

• weathering of rocks

• an earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What does the liquid from a volcano become when it cools?

• rock

• water

• fire

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Fill in the blanks using the available answer choices. Weathering is a ______ change to the land on Earth.

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When is a landslide likely to occur?

• after a month of dry weather

• after a lot of rain

• just before an earthquake

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Which landform is not created by wind?

• rock pedestals

• sand dunes

• Mountains

A(n) ______ is completely surrounded by water.

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides is ______.

• mountain

• canyon

• plain

• river

Which is the tallest landform?

• Hill

• River

• Ocean

• Mountain

Which evidence could indicate that a flood has happened in an area?

• A new mountain has formed.

• The sky is cloudy.

• A tree is charred black.

• Soil and rocks are on the roads and sidewalks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Fossils are usually created from the [blank] of an organism. Choose one option for each blank section.

• bones
• hair

• muscles

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