Earth's Landscapes

What type of earth change has occurred?

• landslide

• earthquake

• flood

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What type of earth change has occurred?

• earthquake

• flood

• volcanic eruption

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Some Earth changes happen very rapidly. Which of the following lists ONLY rapid processes?

• landslides, floods, earthquakes

• weathering, erosion, deposition

• landslides, erosion, weathering

• eruptions, earthquakes, deposition

What is it called when Earth materials are DROPPED in a new location because wind has stopped blowing or water has stopped moving?

• flood

• deposition

• volcanic eruption

• erosion

Rocks, sand, and soil are being carried away from their original location. This is an example of ________.

• erosion

• deposition

• landslide

• rapid process

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

When a _________ occurs, rocks and soil on the side of a slope or on a cliff drop down to a lower location.

• erosion

• slow process

• flood

• landslide

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

When __________ occurs, rocks are being broken apart.

• rapid process

• volcanic eruption

• weathering

• erosion

What type of earth change has occurred?

• earthquake

• landslide

• flood

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How can planting trees help the Earth’s surface?

• Trees provide houses for birds.

• Trees drain nutrients from the soil.

• Trees provide timber for houses.

• Trees help prevent erosion.

______________ happen when water in rivers and streams begins to overflow to the land surrounding them.

• volcanic eruptions

• floods

• erosion

• weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2