Earth's Surface Changes Quiz

What can cause quick changes to Earth's surface?

• Sunlight

• Wind

• Volcanoes

• Rainfall

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Which volcano caused dramatic changes to the landscape in 1980?

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount St. Helens

• Mount Everest

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What natural event can cause cracks in Earth's surface?

• Tornadoes

• Droughts

• Earthquakes

• Avalanches

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How do landslides change Earth's surface?

• By creating new mountains

• By increasing rainfall

• By reshaping the land

• By causing earthquakes

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What is the main cause of landslides?

• Heavy rainfall

• Strong winds

• Snowfall

• Extreme heat

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What happens to the slope after a landslide?

• It becomes steeper

• It becomes flatter

• It disappears

• It remains the same

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Which event can change Earth's surface in just a few minutes?

• Volcanic eruption

• Forest fire

• Tectonic plate movement

• Glacial melting

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What is the main effect of earthquakes on Earth's surface?

• Increasing air pollution

• Creating new islands

• Shaking the ground

• Causing droughts

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What happens to the rocks and soil during a landslide?

• They slide down a slope

• They disappear

• They turn into water

• They float in the air

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Which event caused the largest recorded landslide on Earth?

• Volcanic eruption

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Hurricane