Rapid Changes

Front

What is the molten rock beneath Earth's surface called?

Back

Magma

Front

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

Back

Landslide

Front

What preparations can be made to your home before a hurricane hits?

Back

Secure lawn furniture, board windows, and use sandbags around doors.

Front

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

Back

Tsunami

Front

What is a sudden movement of part of Earth's crust called?

Back

Earthquake

Front

What is the term for the shaking of the ground during an earthquake?

Back

Seismic activity

Front

What natural disaster can occur after heavy rainfall and cause flooding?

Back

Landslide

Front

What is the process of water wearing away rocks and soil called?

Back

Erosion

Front

What do we call the area where two tectonic plates meet?

Back

Fault line

Front

What is the term for a large, destructive wave that can flood coastal areas?

Back

Tsunami