Science lesson - Slow and fast changes to Earth's surface.

Which of the following is an example of a slow change to the Earth's surface?

• A volcanic eruption

• A landslide

• The growth of a coral reef

• A tsunami

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How does erosion primarily change the Earth's surface?

• Slowly over time

• Instantaneously

• Only during extreme weather events

• By volcanic activity

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What causes a landslide?

• Rapid movement of water

• Slow, gradual changes in temperature

• Sudden shifts in the Earth's crust

• Growth of plant roots

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Which event would cause the fastest change to the Earth's surface?

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Which process leads to the slow formation of sand dunes?

• Flooding

• Erosion by wind

• Tectonic plate movement

• Volcanic activity

Which event is an example of a slow change caused by water?

• A flood

• A tsunami

• Formation of a waterfall

• Rapid erosion by a river

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1. Describe one example of a slow change to the Earth's surface and explain how it happens.

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1. Compare and contrast a slow change, like the growth of a mountain, with a fast change, like a volcanic eruption. What are some similarities and differences between these two types of changes?

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