Cause and Effect
#1 Cause: The surface plates that make up Earth's crust move and shift over millions of years. What is an effect of this?
Earth's features change and new ones form, like mountains and volcanoes.
Example: What are examples of weathering?
chipping
worn down
crumbling
smoothing
BONUS - What time is middle school lunch?
11:10 AM
Example: What is an example of buildup and movement?
Materials collect and form an island, wetland, beach, or plain.
BONUS - What is Mr. Lincoln's favorite sports team?
Oregon Ducks
#3 Cause: A volcano erupts or the surface plates move suddenly under the ocean floor. What is an effect of this?
Vibrations transfer to Earth's surface and cause tsunamis.
BONUS - What is the name of Ms. Smouse's dog?
Rusty!
Explanation: What is erosion?
Weather rock is moved by water, wind, or ice.
Explanation: What is buildup and movement?
Materials move and buildup, creating new formations.
Explanation: What are human actions?... based on the reading
Human activities that change earth's surface.
#2 Cause: The surface plates move suddenly along fault lines. What is an effect of this?
Earthquakes happen and volcanoes erupt.
Explanation: What is weathering?
Earth's surface is worn away by wind, water, ice, or chemicals.
Example: What is an example of erosion?
BONUS - How many days until summer break?
104
Example: What are examples of human actions that change Earth?
coal mining
pollution
chemical erosion
deforestation