Lesson 1
What are 3 ways Earth can change quickly?
What is an earthquake?
Shaking of Earth's surface
What is a natural resource?
Anything from nature people can use
What are 3 ways Earth can change slowly?
Weathering, erosion, drought
What is a volcano?
Place where hot melted rock comes out of the ground.
Give 3 examples of natural resources
Rocks, soil, water, air
Can a drought last for minutes or years?
Years
What is a flood?
A lot of rain that causes streets, rivers, or lakes to overflow
Are animals and plants natural resources?
Yes, they come from nature and people can use them.
How could we stop erosion on a hillside?
Plant trees
What is a drought?
A long time with very little rain
What is a way people use plants?
Food, furniture, clothes
How much time does an earthquake take to happen?
a) few minutes
b) many years
How are weathering and erosion different?
Weathering: wind and water break down rock into smaller pieces
Erosion: wind and water move rocks and soil
What is a product? Give example.
Something made by people or machines for people to use.
Example: wheat: cereal, pasta, bread
cotton: shirt, towels, first aid supplies
wood: pencils, paper, furniture
What natural resource did people move to Seattle for?
How can plant products make an area grow?
People move to the area to make those products. This brings jobs and money to the area.