Slow and Rapid Changes

What is an example of a slow change?

• Deforestation

• Eruption of a volcano

• Construction of a building

• Melting of glaciers

Identify a rapid change in nature.

• Solar eclipse

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• Tornado outbreak

Compare and contrast slow and rapid changes.

• Rapid changes are gradual and occur over a long period of time.

• Slow changes are always more impactful than rapid changes.

• Slow changes happen quickly and can be sudden.

• Slow changes are gradual and occur over a long period of time, while rapid changes happen quickly and can be sudden.

Describe how mountains are formed as a slow change.

• Mountains are formed by underground explosions.

• Mountains are formed through the slow movement of tectonic plates.

• Mountains are formed by meteor impacts.

• Mountains are formed by volcanic eruptions.

Explain how a volcanic eruption is an example of a rapid change.

• A volcanic eruption is an example of a rapid change due to the slow and gradual alteration it causes to the surrounding area.

• A volcanic eruption is an example of a rapid change due to the sudden and dramatic alteration it causes to the surrounding area.

• A volcanic eruption is an example of a rapid change due to the predictable and controlled nature of the event.

• A volcanic eruption is an example of a rapid change due to the minimal impact it has on the environment.

Why is erosion considered a slow change?

• Erosion is a fast process compared to other geological changes.

• Erosion happens quickly due to its sudden impact.

• Erosion occurs instantly without any gradual effects.

• Erosion is slow because it occurs gradually over time as opposed to sudden, rapid changes.

Give an example of a rapid change caused by human activity.

• Urbanization

• Industrialization

• Climate change

• Deforestation

How do glaciers demonstrate slow changes over time?

• Glaciers move and reshape the landscape through processes like erosion, deposition, and melting over many years.

• Glaciers have no impact on the landscape

• Glaciers only move through melting

• Glaciers demonstrate fast changes over time

In what ways can forest fires be classified as rapid changes?

• Forest fires spread slowly and have gradual impacts.

• Forest fires spread slowly, escalate gradually, and have minimal impacts.

• Forest fires escalate slowly and have sudden impacts.

• Forest fires spread quickly, escalate rapidly, and have sudden impacts.

Discuss the impact of climate change as a slow change.

• Climate change does not affect biodiversity

• Climate change leads to a decrease in extreme weather events

• The impact of climate change as a slow change includes rising sea levels, increased frequency of extreme weather events, disruption of ecosystems, and threats to biodiversity.

• Climate change has no impact on ecosystems