Changes in the Earth
the shaking of the earth’s surface that is caused by the sudden movement of the crust
earthquake
a large amount of wet soil and rock that slides down a steep slope
mudslide
The removal of soil and rock by wind or ______ is called erosion .
water
avalanche-a large amount of ______, soil, and rock that slides down the side of a mountain
snow
A fault is a crack in the _____________ crust.
earth's
a large amount of dry soil and rock that slides down a steep slope
landslide
The removal of soil and rock by wind or water is called
erosion
earthquake-the shaking of the earth’s surface that is caused by the sudden movement of the _______
crust
avalanche-a large amount of snow, ____, and rock that slides down the side of a mountain
soil
The _________ of soil and rock by wind or water is called erosion .
removal
a series of large ocean waves caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
tsunami
is a crack in the earth’s crust.
a fault
landslide-a large amount of dry soil and rock that slides down a steep______
slope
avalanche-a large amount of snow, soil, and _____ that slides down the side of a mountain
rock
tsunami- a_______ of large ocean waves caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
series
an opening in the earth’s crust that spews out lava, hot ash, and gases during an eruption
volcano
A fault is a crack in the
earth's crust
tsunami- a series of large ocean waves caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic __________
eruption
mudslide-a ________amount of wet soil and rock that slides down a steep slope
large
describe a tool that scientists use to study volcanoes, earthquakes, or tsunamis. Tell how they use this information.
seismograph, tidal gauges, sensors, or satellites. These tools are used to predict possible earth-changing events or to monitor changes in the earth’s surface
a large amount of snow, soil, and rock that slides down the side of a mountain
avalanche
The removal of soil and rock by _______ or water is called erosion .
wind
volcano-an opening in the earth’s crust that spews out lava, hot ash, and _____ during an eruption
gases
mudslide-a large amount of ______soil and rock that slides down a steep slope
wet
describe how an earthquake can change the surface of the earth.
A river’s course is changed; the ground splits apart; buildings shake and collapse; a flood occurs.