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Rapid Changes in Earth's Surface

Authored by Lisa Thompson

Science

3rd Grade

NGSS covered

Rapid Changes in Earth's Surface
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A landslide is most likely to be caused by –

strong winds

breaking rocks

heavy rains

cold weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A student gathered some rocks and soil to model the effects of a landslide. What is the best way to model how a landslide changes the Earth’s surface?

Pack the materials into a closed container and shake them rapidly.

Sift the materials through a strainer to separate the rocks and soil.

Place the materials on a sloping surface and pour water on them.

Spread the materials on a flat surface and blow on them with a straw.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which events force melted rock from deep in the Earth toward the surface and build it up on the earth’s surface?

landslides

volcano eruptions

earthquakes

mountain building

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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A scientist was studying a type of event that occurred on Earth in various places within a 30-day period. The circles indicate where the events happened.

What type of event do the circles on the map most likely represent?

Landslides, because they are all located along ocean coastlines

Response Volcanoes, because they occur only near the equator

Earthquakes, because they occur on land and on the ocean floor

Floods, because heavy rains can make riverbeds deeper and create deltas

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of list best describe a landslide?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A part of our land that is changed by many forces --

Earth's surface

Earthquake

Volcano Erupting

Rapid Change

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A force that causes new land to form --

Earth's surface

Earthquake

Landslide

Volcano

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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