Fast & Slow Changes to Earth's Surface

What is a fast change to Earth's surface?

• A volcanic eruption that creates new landforms.

• A slow erosion process that shapes mountains over time.

• A hurricane uprooting trees or a tsunami caused by an earthquake.

• The gradual melting of glaciers over centuries.

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What is a slow change to Earth's surface?

• A rapid volcanic eruption that reshapes the landscape

• A sudden earthquake that alters the terrain

• A gradual process like a river carving a canyon

• A meteor impact that creates a crater

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What natural process can lead to slow changes in the Earth's surface?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Erosion, weathering, and sedimentation

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

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What happens to trees during a hurricane?

• Trees can be uprooted during a hurricane, which is an example of a fast change to the Earth's surface.

• Trees grow taller and stronger during a hurricane.

• Trees produce more leaves to withstand the wind.

• Trees remain unaffected and continue to photosynthesize.

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How does a tsunami affect the Earth's surface?

• A tsunami can cause fast changes by flooding areas and reshaping coastlines.

• A tsunami has no significant impact on the Earth's surface.

• A tsunami only affects marine life and not the land.

• A tsunami can create new landforms by depositing sediment far inland.

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What is erosion?

• Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

• Erosion is the process of soil and rock being added to the Earth's surface by volcanic activity.

• Erosion is the process of plants growing and stabilizing soil in a given area.

• Erosion is the process of water being absorbed into the ground to replenish aquifers.

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Can human activities cause fast changes to the Earth's surface?

• Yes, human activities like mining, construction, and deforestation can cause fast changes to the Earth's surface.

• No, human activities have no significant impact on the Earth's surface.

• Only natural events can cause fast changes to the Earth's surface.

• Human activities only cause slow changes to the Earth's surface.

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How does a river contribute to slow changes in the landscape?

• A river can carve a canyon over many years, which is a slow change to the landscape.

• A river can flood the area quickly, causing immediate changes to the landscape.

• A river can dry up, leaving behind a barren landscape.

• A river can create waterfalls that change the landscape rapidly.

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Give an example of a slow change to Earth's surface.

• The process of sedimentation where layers of soil build up over time.

• A volcanic eruption that reshapes the landscape instantly.

• An earthquake that causes immediate ground movement.

• The rapid erosion of a cliff face due to heavy rainfall.

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What is weathering?

• The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.

• The formation of new rocks from molten lava.

• The movement of rocks from one place to another by wind or water.

• The process of plants growing on rocks.

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