Rapid Changes Quiz

When rocks and debris fall down a slope or mountain, this is called a _________.

• volcano

• earthquake

• landslide

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A landslide is considered to be a _________ change to Earth's surface because it can happen very fast and is very dangerous.

• rapid

• slow

• explosive

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

During a landslide, rocks, ranging in size from pebbles to large boulders, are ___________ and carried to other locations.

• put together

• broken

• eaten

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Many times, the movement of _______ follows large amounts of rain falling on a area.

• rapid

• debris

• broken

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What happens during a landslide?

• Magma moves up from the mantle and erupts.

• Large pieces of land break off and slide down.

• The ground freezes and melts when it's warmer.

• Water in streams and rivers overflows the banks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What happens during a volcano?

• Magma moves up from the mantle and erupts.

• Large pieces of land break off and slide down.

• The ground freezes and melts when it's warmer.

• Water in streams and rivers overflows the banks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Why can floods be helpful?

• They form new islands in the oceans.

• They make Earth's mantle stronger.

• They damage many roads and homes.

• They can bring rich soil to an area.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is melted rock from the mantle called after it has erupted from a volcano and reached the surface?

• plate

• lava

• crust

• cheese

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What can cause an earthquake?

• Heavy rains make rivers overflow their banks.

• Tectonic plates push and slip past each other.

• Strong winds can push apart pieces of land.

• Waves travel across the seas and break on land.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Many volcanos are EXTINCT and will never erupt. Which word is similar to EXTINCT?

• alive

• dead

• warm

• lava