VOCAB -- Sudden Changes to Earth

VOCAB -- Sudden Changes to Earth

Earthquake

A sudden movement of the rocks that make up Earth's crust

Multiple Choice

Define EARTHQUAKE

• The rapid movement of rocks and soil down a hill

• A sudden movement of the rocks that make up Earth's crust

Volcano

A mountain that builds up around an opening in Earth's crust

Magma

Melted rock that is below Earth's surface

Multiple Choice

Is MAGMA below or above the surface of Earth?

• Below

• Above

Lava

Melted rock that flows onto land

Multiple Choice

Magma turns into LAVA when...

• it flows onto land

• it cools down

Landslide

The rapid movement of rocks and soil down a hill

Multiple Choice

Define LANDSLIDE

• The rapid movement of rocks and soil down a hill

• A sudden movement of the rocks that make up Earth's crust

Flood

When dry land becomes covered with water