Soil
Weather
Rapid Changes
100

The process of breaking down organic matter into pieces.

What is decomposition.

100

This tool tells how hot or cold it is.

What is a thermometer.

100

This rapid change occurs the ground shakes suddenly due to tectonic plate movement.

What is an earthquake.

200

Soil helps plants get this which helps them grown. 

What is nutrients.

200

This tool shows which direction the wind is blowing.

What is a wind vane.

200

This rapid change occurs when rocks and soil slide downhill fast.

What is a landslide.

300

Soil formation begins with...

What is the weathering of rocks.

300

San Antonio has a 47% chance of precipitation, Dallas has a 56% chance of precipitation, and Huston has a 30% chance of precipitation. In which city is it most likely to rain?

What is Dallas.

300

lava, molten rock, magma, and gases are characteristics of this rapid change.

What is a volcano.

400

The decayed parts of plants and animals found in soil is known as...

What is humus 

400

This tool measures how much rain has fallen.

What is a rain gauge.

400

A tsunami and landslide are causes of this rapid change.

What is an earthquake. 

500

When rocks are broken into smaller pieces.

What is weathering. 

500

Air that surrounds the earth and is made of a mixture of gases.

What is atmosphere.

500

A volcano can cause this to form.

What is new land.

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