Understanding Patterns of Change

What does “patterns of change” mean?

• Change always happens randomly

• Change never repeats

• Change can happen in connected or repeating ways

• Change only happens because of people

Why is the central idea important for us to learn?

• It helps us understand Earth’s changes and how to adapt

• It shows natural disasters are fun

• It proves humans can stop all change

• It makes school tests easier

Which of these best shows the central idea in action?

• A river carving a canyon over time

• A coin toss showing heads

• A child building a sandcastle

• A painting drying on the wall

Which is a common impact of floods on communities?

• Families may need to leave their homes

• The land never changes again

• Crops always grow better

• Volcanoes erupt nearby

Which disaster can quickly change both land and people’s lives?

• Earthquake

• Erosion

• Glaciers moving

• Seeds growing

Why do people plant trees and grass after disasters?

• To stop soil from washing away again

• To make it rain more often

• To cool the air

• To block the sun

Which human action makes natural disasters worse?

• Cutting down forests on hillsides

• Building houses on safe land

• Having emergency shelters

• Recycling materials

Why do scientists study natural processes like erosion and earthquakes?

• To understand changes and prepare for the future

• To stop change forever

• To make disasters more powerful

• To make more homework

Which line of inquiry helps us think about how people stay safe during disasters?

• How natural processes shape the Earth

• The impact of natural disasters

• How humans respond to Earth’s changes

• Weathering and erosion

Why does the central idea say both “people” and “environments adapt”?

• Because both are affected by changes on Earth

• Because only people adapt, not the environment

• Because the environment never changes

• Because adaptation is random