Earth's Surface Processes and Features

The video explores how Earth's surface is constantly changing due to natural events like volcanoes and earthquakes, which cause sudden changes, and processes like weathering and erosion, which occur slowly over time. It explains how these phenomena shape the land, create new landforms, and affect the environment.

What are some examples of Earth's surface features?

• Cities and towns

• Rivers and lakes

• Oceans and mountains

• Forests and jungles

What happens to the land after a volcanic eruption?

• It forms new layers of rock

• It becomes barren and lifeless

• It is covered in ice

• It turns into a desert

Why is volcanic soil beneficial for plant growth?

• It is cold and icy

• It is rich in nutrients

• It is dry and sandy

• It is covered in ash

How do tectonic plates contribute to earthquakes?

• By evaporating into the atmosphere

• By cooling and solidifying

• By shifting and bumping into each other

• By melting and forming lava

What can happen when tectonic plates push against each other?

• They create valleys

• They produce hurricanes

• They cause tsunamis

• They form mountains

What natural event can cause landslides and mudslides?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Floods

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

What is a slow process that changes the Earth's surface?

• Weathering

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

• Volcanic eruptions

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

• Weathering breaks down rocks, erosion carries them away

• Erosion breaks down rocks, weathering carries them away

• Both processes involve the melting of rocks

• Weathering and erosion are the same process

How does erosion affect farmers?

• It enriches the soil

• It prevents soil from drying out

• It carries away dirt, affecting plant roots

• It increases crop yield

What should you observe to see Earth's surface changes?

• The land and its features

• The sky and clouds

• The ocean and its waves

• The stars and planets