Understanding Earthquakes and Volcanoes

What does an earthquake cause?

• A sudden shaking of the ground

• A volcano eruption

• Slow changes in the land

• A flood

What happens to the land during an earthquake?

• The land disappears

• The land rises and falls

• The land stays the same

• The land melts

What can we see when a volcano erupts?

• Rocks breaking

• Water flowing

• Lava

• Cracks forming

Which of the following is an example of a fast change?

• Erosion

• Earthquake

• Weathering

• Plant growth

How are earthquakes and volcanoes similar?

• They both happen slowly over time

• They both cause the ground to flood

• They are both fast changes

• They are caused by water

Which of the following is NOT caused by an earthquake?

• Sudden shaking of the ground

• Land rising and falling

• Lava flowing

• Cracks forming

What type of change is caused by a volcano eruption?

• Slow change

• Gradual change

• Fast change

• Permanent change

What is the main difference between slow and fast changes in land?

• Fast changes happen quickly, like earthquakes and volcanoes

• Slow changes are caused by lava flows

• Fast changes include plant growth

• Slow changes include earthquakes and volcanoes