Erosion and Earth's Changing Landscape
Give an example of a natural wonder created by erosion by water.
the Grand Canyon
How many layers is the earth made up of and which is the layer that supports life?
The earth is made up of four layers and the outer layer, which is the crust supports life.
What is a tsunami and what does it mean?
A tsunami is a giant wave and it means "harbor wave" in Japanese.
Over time, more and more layers of sediment built up and gradually hardened into rock.
solid matter, such as rocks and sand that is left somewhere by water or wind
Dropping your phone inside the toilet can lead to _________ damage.
a. temporary
b. weathering
c. permanent
d. explosive
C. permanent
What does erosion mean and what the different types of erosion?
The process through which soil is moved and there is erosion by water, ice, wind, and humans.
What are bother the outer and inner core made of?
They are both made of nickel and iron.
What is the most common causes of a tsunami?
It is an undersea earthquake.
The layer below the crust is called the mantle.
the layer between the crust and inner core
You could see his health __________ due to the five meals of McDonalds he was eating daily.
a. deteriorate
b. negative
c. prevent
d. landmass
A. deteriorate
Which is the first step in the process of erosion by water?
a. Rains falls and flows across the landscape.
b. The rainfall causes small streams and rivers to flow.
c. Weathering breaks down larger rock formations and they are turned into dirt and pebbles.
d. Rain destroys the land.
C. Weathering breaks down larger rock formations and they are turned into dirt and pebbles.
When two plates slide past each other, what happens?
Instead of colliding, they move back and forth, which creates a fault line.
How fast can a tsunami travel up to?
It can travel up to 550 miles per hour.
An immense volume of rocks and molten lava was erupted.
having been changed into a liquid by heat
Building houses near a ____________ can be dangerous for the people living nearby.
a. inner core
b. mantle
c. crust
d. fault line
D. fault line
What happens when humans cut down trees and remove other plants to make room for buildings and farmland?
The land deteriorates and flooding, landslides, and mudslides result.
Which is an effect of the floor of the Atlantic Ocean spreading every year?
a. The floor of the Pacific Ocean crumbles and it is getting smaller every year.
b. It leads to more earthquakes every year.
c. The floor of the Pacific Ocean becomes more stable and the it is getting larger every year.
d. We are nearing the end of the world.
A. The floor of the Pacific Ocean crumbles and it is getting smaller every year.
What are tsunamis created by underwater landslides called?
They are called mega-tsunamis.
After watching Mrs. Julia eat hamburgers everyday for forty days in a row, my prediction is that she will eat a hamburger today.
to make a statement or take a guess about what will or might happen in the future
The ________ of the rainbow in the sky was due to the sun coming out while it was still raining.
a. formation
b. shine
c. glow
d. prediction
A. formation
What is an effect of humans removing trees and plants from the land?
a. The soil begins to spread and more plants grow.
b. The soil erodes and rain of a flood washes it away.
c. The roots of the plants stay in the soil.
d. Nothing will happen.
b. The soil erodes and rain of a flood washes it away.
How does the study of plate tectonics help people stay safe in their daily lives?
Scientists can observe where and how plates collide and give warnings to people who live near plate boundaries.
What can an undersea earthquake result in?
It can result in a landslide.
It was impossible to prevent Mrs. Julia from punching Mr. Gabriel because she has anger issues.
to stop or keep something from happening or existing
The ________ of both North and South Korea combined are about the same size as the United Kingdom
a. president
b. government
c. landmass
d. continental drift
C. landmass