Rapid Changes

Front

What is a very large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake?

Back

Tsunami

Front

What do we call the sudden movement of loose rock and soil down a steep slope?

Back

Landslide

Front

What is molten rock that reaches Earth's surface called?

Back

Lava

Front

What are volcanoes, landslides, and earthquakes examples of?

Back

Sudden changes to Earth's surface

Front

How can an area benefit from volcanic activity?

Back

New land masses and islands are formed

Front

What is the term for the process of rocks breaking down due to weather?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the term for a large amount of snow and ice falling down a mountain?

Back

Avalanche

Front

What is the name of the shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Earthquake

Front

What is the term for the gradual movement of soil down a slope?

Back

Creep

Front

What do we call the solid material that comes out of a volcano?

Back

Volcanic rock