Geoscience Processes Fast Slow

Water and wind can break rock into small pieces.  What are these small pieces called?

• erosion
• sediment 
• small rocks
• soil

What is the process of MOVING weathered materials

• weathering
• wind
• erosion
• landform

Mountains, Volcanoes, and valleys are all _______?

• hills
• fast changes
• landforms

Sometimes there is a lot of rainfall.  Lots of water causes rivers and streams to overflow.  This is called _______________.

• a flood
• a landslide
• weathering
• deposition

What process is slowly changing the Earth's surface in the picture?

• weathering and erosion
• earthquake
• volcanic eruption
• freezing

This happens when rocks and soil slide down a hill or cliff suddenly

• Earthquake
• Landslide
• Flood

All of the following describe changes that may occur because of an earthquake EXCEPT:

• the surface of the ground shakes
• cracks and other opening occur
• roads and buildings are damaged
• water pours out and hardens

All of the following describe changes that may occur because of an earthquake EXCEPT:

• the surface of the ground shakes
• cracks and other opening occur
• roads and buildings are damaged
• water pours out and hardens

During a landslide, what causes the rocks and soil to fall down the slope?

• water
• gravity
• rocks

What is the liquid rock that comes out of a volcano?

• fire
• magma
• pizza sauce