Earthquakes & Volcanoes
The shaking of the Earth's surface causes a what
What is...an Earthquake
What can start by lightning, a bit of lava, or a careless person
What is...a forest fire
The breaking down of rock into smaller pieces is what
What is...Weathering
A valley with steep sides. There is a grand one located out west
What is...a canyon
Water freezing in a crack does what
The rock expands and can break apart
A mountain where minerals from deep inside the Earth come out
Volcano
What happens when to much rain happens in a short period of time
What is...a flood
What is erosion
What is...when soil, rocks, or sand are moved
All of the landforms are visible from which layer of Earth
What is...the crust
A think layer of ice that is frozen all year
What is...a glacier
True of False: Lava is found inside the volcano
What is...false
Forest Fires typically happen in what state
What is... California
A lighthouse is 10 meters from the edge of a cliff. The cliff erodes 2 meters a year. How many years will it take to reach the lighthouse
What is...5 years
Mountains form when
What is...when two or more pieces of Earth's crust push together.
The Ohio River overflows its bank after 20 cm of rainfall in one day. Rain is falling at 4 cm an hour. How long will it take to overflow the river
What is...5 hours
Mt. Saint Helens was this
What is...a volcano
Water from a flood can loosen dirt on a hill or mountain creating this
What is...a landslide
True or false: Glaciers can cause erosion
What is...True
How are a plain and plateau different
What is...a plain is a flat land that spreads over a long distance while a plateau is a a flat piece of land higher than the land around it.
When a volcano erupts, what fills the sky.
What is...Ash
Explain a positive thing about volcanoes
Volcanoes create new land over time (Hawaii)
Explain a positive to forest fires
What is...they can create new plants, help animals find food more easily, and clean up dead brush
What is the different between Erosion and Weathering
Weathering is when rocks break down into smaller pieces. Erosion occurs when the pieces are carried away by wind and water.
List the 4 layers of the Earth in order, from the outside working in.
What is...Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core
List five things that can be used to prepare for a natural disaster
What is...First aid kit, food, clean water, protective clothing, radio, flashlight, extra batteries, evacuation guide