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WorksheetsRapid Changes in the Earth's Surface 3.7B & 3.7C
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which is a quick process that can form new land near an ocean?
earthquake
landslide
volcano erupting
weathering from waves
What is the result of the rapid shifting in Earth’s surface?
a tornado
an earthquake
a volcano
an avalanche
Which rapid changes can be caused by a lot of rain?
volcanoes and earthquakes
landslides and volcanoes
flooding and earthquakes
landslides and flooding
Heavy rain can cause soil to flow quickly downhill. What is this change called?
tornado
flood
landslide
earthquake
Seismometers measure quick changes that happen in the crust of our planet. Which of the following is a seismometer used to measure?
earthquake
erosion
flooding
weathering
Which of these landforms has water on all sides?
a plain
an island
a valley
a cave
Which of the following landforms is found where an ocean meets land?
A plain
A hill
A valley
A coast
A canyon is a type of landform formed over millions of years as flowing rivers wear away the land and carve out steep cliffs. A person standing at the bottom of a canyon would look up at the tall cliffs and think they were mountains because they are so high. Using this information, the landform at the bottom of a canyon is most like a......?
A valley
A cave
A plain
An island
Which of the following best explains the difference between a mountain and a hill?
A hill is made out of only rocks, while a mountain is made out of only sand.
Mountains are found in places that are always dry and hot.
Hills are formed near bodies of water, while mountains are not.
A mountain is usually higher and steeper than a hill.
What is a main feature of plains?
A gentle, gradual slope
A low, shallow basin
A high, steep peak
A flat, level surface
Which is most similar to the way a glacier makes a valley?
A shoe makes a footprint in soil.
A drill makes a hole in a board.
A bulldozer pushes a pile of dirt.
A tree root splits a rock in half.
Which type of landform is usually found on the side of a mountain and has a hole through which humans or animals can enter?
A valley
A coast
A cave
An island
During a volcanic eruption, molten rock flowing from the mouth of a volcano can...
cause a glacier to form in a valley below the volcano, decreasing temperatures.
cause a forest fire in a valley below the volcano, clearing vast tracts of land.
cause the ground to split, forming a ravine below the volcano.
cause rivers to overflow, causing flooding below the volcano.
Often, earthquakes last only a few seconds but cause a great deal of damage. The source of an earthquake is usually....
the movement of Earth's plates.
the movement of air in Earth's atmosphere.
the movement of iron in Earth's inner core.
the movement of Earth's oceans.
When two plates in Earth's crust move apart underwater, an earthquake can occur. What event caused by an earthquake can rapidly change Earth's surface?
Hurricane
Whirlpool
Tsunami
Tornado
