3.10 Science Quiz

investigate the damage in the picture. Which rapid change caused the damage?

• flood

• landslide

• earthquake

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Ari and Rohan build this model landscape. They use sand, rocks, and some toy trees. They they place the model on a table.

Ari and Rohan have a pitcher of water, a dropper, a spray bottle, and a machine that shakes the table. Using these supplies, which rapid changes can they demonstrate with the model? SELECT TWO CORRECT ANSWERS

• use the machine to shake the table

• use the dropper to drip water onto the sand

• mist the sand three times with water in a spray bottle

• pour the full pitcher of water onto the sand at the same time

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which force affects a much smaller area at one time?

• flood

• landslide

• earthquake

The model shows how a rapid change can affect the surrounding area. Marla labeled 3 locations on the model. Which statements BEST explain what is happening at the different labels in the model? Match the answer choice to its correct label.

a

b

c

Landslide falls into ocean

Volcano erupts causing a landslide

Hot lava released from inside Earth

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which natural disaster is most likely to cause a tsunami?

• earthquake

• landslide

• flood

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which event is characterized by the sudden shaking of the ground?

• earthquake

• landslide

• flood

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which phenomenon can result in the rapid movement of soil and rock down a slope?

• earthquake

• landslide

• flood

Which term describes a violent, destructive natural occurrence where property is damage or humans are hurt?

• Disaster

• Earthquake

• Storm

• Dumpster Fire

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______ is caused by seismic activity, liquefaction, or heavy rains.

• Liquefaction

• A landslide

• A volcanic eruption

• A tsunami

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