Rapid Changes to the Earth's Surface

Volcanoes create new land on the Earth's surface when

• lava flows, cools and hardens to form rock

• an eruption destroys the side of a mountain

• magma forms giant underground chambers

• saltwater touches lava and changes into steam

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A landslide is most likely to be caused by

• strong wings

• breaking rocks

• heavy rains

• cold weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following most likely caused the rapid change to the Earth's surface shown in the picture?

• landslide

• thunderstorm

• tornado

• earthquake

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How does a landslide change the earth's surface?

• It shakes it rapidly causing changes

• It erupts and spews lava that changes our earth's surface

• After heavy rain, the Earth's surface begins to move and slide down slopes or mountain sides

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What happens when huge pieces of land suddenly slide up, down, sideways or apart?

• a tsunami

• an earthquake

• a volcano

• a flood

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What kind of rapid change to the Earth's surface is this?

• volcano

• earthquake

• landslide

What kind of rapid change to the Earth's surface is this?

• volcano

• earthquake

• landslide

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What kind of rapid change to the Earth's surface is this?

• volcano

• earthquake

• landslide

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2