Rapid Changes to Earth's Surface

A(n) ________ is an opening in the Earth's crust which allows hot magma, volcanic gas, or ash to escape.

• earthquake

• volcano

• landslide

• tsunami

What is a tsunami?

• A series of waves created by a disturbance to the surface of the ocean.
• a pool
• A large wave found in a lake.
• A small dog.

___________ occur when a mound of earth or rock slides down from the edge of a mountain or a cliff.

• Earthquakes

• Landslides

• Volcanoes

Landslides and Volcanoes are examples of ________ changes in Earth's surface.

• rapid
• slow
• no
• new

True or False: Landslides can be caused by earthquakes?

• True

• False

A(n) ___________ is the shaking, rolling, or sudden shock of the Earth’s surface.

• earthquake

• volcano

• landslide

A(n) __________ is a series of waves in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water.

• earthquake

• volcano

• tsunami

• landslide