Understanding Earth Events

What is the main difference between a quick Earth event and a slow Earth event?

• Quick events happen over days, slow events take years

• Quick events are always dangerous, slow events are always safe

• Quick events only happen on land, slow events only happen in water

Which of these Earth events usually happens the fastest?

• Weathering

• Earthquake

• Beach erosion

Which of these is a sign that a flood might happen?

• Heavy rain for many hours

• Strong winds only

• Hot temperatures

What is a landslide?

• A game children play

• Rain falling from clouds

• Rocks and soil moving downhill

How do floods most commonly start?

• From earthquakes only

• From volcanoes erupting

• From too much rain

What happens to the ground during an earthquake?

• It shakes and moves

• It turns to water

• It turns different colors

What should you NOT do during a flood?

• Stay inside

• Listen to adults

• Walk in flood water

What can cause a landslide?

• Too many people walking

• Cars driving nearby

• an earthquake or a volcano

What is the name for hot melted rock that comes out of a volcano?

• Lava

• Steam

• Rocks

Which of these can a volcano release?

• Rainbow

• Gas

• Thunder