Rapid Transformations: The Impact of Volcanic Eruptions on Earth's Surface

Rapid Transformations: The Impact of Volcanic Eruptions on Earth's Surface

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Other

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explains how Earth's surface changes, focusing on quick changes caused by volcanoes, earthquakes, and landslides. It uses Mount St. Helens as an example of volcanic activity, describing how eruptions and lava flows alter landscapes. Earthquakes are shown to create cracks and cause landslides, which reshape the land. The video also highlights how heavy rainfall can trigger landslides by loosening soil and rocks.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between slow and quick changes to Earth's surface?

Slow changes happen in seconds, quick changes happen over days.

Slow changes happen in minutes, quick changes happen over centuries.

Slow changes happen over centuries, quick changes happen in minutes or seconds.

Slow changes happen over days, quick changes happen over years.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of an active volcano?

It never erupts.

It erupts every 100 years.

It erupts every year.

It has erupted in the last 10,000 years.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the largest recorded landslide on the day Mount St. Helens erupted?

An earthquake

A tornado

A flood

A hurricane

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How fast did the top of Mount St. Helens slide down the mountain during the eruption?

30 to 50 mph

200 to 300 mph

10 to 20 mph

70 to 150 mph

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to lava after a volcanic eruption?

It evaporates into the air.

It cools and hardens, forming a new rock layer.

It turns into water.

It disappears underground.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the ground to shake during an earthquake?

Large parts of Earth's surface slipping past each other

Wind blowing

Heavy rainfall

Volcanic eruptions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can earthquakes create on Earth's surface?

Cracks

Lakes

Mountains

Rivers

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