Landforms
The low land between mountains or hills.
Valley
This layer of the earth is made of solid rock.
Crust
This process happens when rocks break into smaller pieces.
Weathering
This happens when Earth's crust push, pull, and slide.
Earthquake
A large crater int he ground is one effect of a rapid change that can happen on Earth. What causes a crater to form?
A volcanic eruption
This landform is much higher than the surrounding land.
Mountain
______________ sit on the Earth's crust.
Landforms
This happens when soil, rocks, or sand are moved.
Erosion
When rivers, lakes, or streams get too full it can cause a ___________
Flood
Canyons have steep walls.
Plain
This layer is made of liquid metals.
Outer Core
What happens to the water as it falls into the cracks of rock?
It freezes
A mountain made of cooled lava, ash, or other materials is called a __________.
Volcano
How does land change if a volcano explodes?
It can add new land.
This layer is made of solid metals and is at the center of the Earth
Inner Core
Delta
Lightning can cause a ___________.
Forest Fire
Once melted rock reaches earth's surface it is called ____________.
lava
A flat piece of land that is much higher than the land around it.
Plateau
This layer is made of soft, hot rock.
Mantle
What are three things that can cause erosion?
Wind, water, glaciers
When a flood loosens the dirt on a hill or mountain, it can cause a ___________.
Mudslide
Melted rock that is below earth's surface is called _________.
Magma