Earth's Changing Features

What are tectonic plates?

• Tectonic plates are layers of water that cover the Earth.

• Tectonic plates are small rocks found on the ocean floor.

• Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with one another.

• Tectonic plates are clouds that form in the atmosphere.

How did the Appalachian Mountains form?

• The Appalachian Mountains formed from the collision of tectonic plates and subsequent erosion.

• The Appalachian Mountains are the result of underwater sediment deposition.

• The Appalachian Mountains formed from volcanic activity.

• The Appalachian Mountains were created by glacial movements.

What happens during an earthquake?

• The ground becomes completely still and silent.

• An earthquake occurs when tectonic plates shift, releasing energy that causes the ground to shake.

• Buildings spontaneously collapse without any movement.

• The atmosphere changes color and temperature suddenly.

What can earthquakes destroy?

• Buildings, infrastructure, and natural landscapes.

• Food, water, and air.

• Vehicles, furniture, and clothing.

• Books, electronics, and toys.

What are glaciers?

• Glaciers are formed from melted ice and rainwater.

• Glaciers are large, slow-moving bodies of ice formed from compacted snow.

• Glaciers are small, fast-moving streams of ice.

• Glaciers are large bodies of water that flow rapidly.

How do glaciers change the land?

• Glaciers create mountains by accumulating ice and snow.

• Glaciers primarily cause volcanic activity in the area.

• Glaciers have no impact on the landscape.

• Glaciers change the land by eroding rock and soil, creating valleys and depositing sediments.

What is erosion?

• Erosion is the process of creating new landforms through volcanic activity.

• Erosion is the buildup of soil and rocks in a specific area.

• Erosion is the process of planting trees to prevent soil loss.

• Erosion is the wearing away and removal of surface material by natural forces.

How does flooding change the land?

• Flooding changes the land by eroding soil, depositing sediments, reshaping landscapes, and altering ecosystems.

• Flooding creates mountains and hills.

• Flooding has no impact on the soil.

• Flooding only affects water bodies without changing land features.

What do moving tectonic plates cause?

• Tsunami formation

• Ocean currents

• Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain formation.

• Weather changes

Why is it important to understand Earth's features?

• To understand the economy of a region

• To learn about historical events

• It is important to understand Earth's features for effective environmental management and disaster preparedness.

• To appreciate the beauty of nature