Rapid Changes

Which of the following best describes how earthquakes change the Earth's surface? Earthquakes...

• throw rocks and ash into the air

• force lava through holes in the ground

• violently shift the surface of the earth

• cause clouds to form and rain to fall

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If rock layers have split and shifted, what most likely caused this change?

• River

• Landslide

• Volcano

• Earthquake

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A scientist makes a model of a hill using wet sand and places model houses around the hill. She then drips water onto the hill to simulate rain. The scientist is most likely modeling which rapid change in Earth's surface?

• volcano

• earthquake

• landslide

• tornado

Which of the following accurately describes Earth's surface?

• Earth's surface is constantly changing.

• Forces such as gravity cause the earth's surface to change.

• Earth's changing surface can be observed with models.

• All of the above.

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Which of the following describes rapid changes in the surface of the Earth by water?

• moving soil by heavy precipitation and flooding

• shaking of buildings and bridges

• spewing gases and ashes in the air

• moving sand by high wind speeds

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Which of the following describes the results of volcanic activity?

• movement of large amounts of rocks and soil due to water

• sudden, strong movements of buildings and other structures on Earth's surface

• molten rocks creating new land, spewing gases and ashes in the atmosphere

• increased rainfall and excessive wind speeds

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A teacher models a volcano eruption. He then adds clay to the location of where the lava traveled. The clay is most like modeling which of the following?

• new land that will be rapidly formed

• land that will be washed away

• buildings that will be knocked down

• land that will be hit by a hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which is a quick process that can form new land near an ocean?

• earthquake

• landslide

• volcano erupting

• weathering from waves

What is the result of the rapid shifting in Earth’s surface?

• a tornado

• an earthquake

• a volcano

• an avalanche

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which rapid changes can be caused by a lot of rain?

• volcanoes and earthquakes

• landslides and volcanoes

• flooding and earthquakes

• landslides and flooding