Sudden Changes
A volcanic plateau is_________.
What is a broad, elevated, flat-topped landform created by the accumulation of numerous, often runny, lava flows or thick ash deposits
This process slowly wears away rocks and land.
What is erosion?
What is the Earth made up of besides water?
What is Landforms
Cause: Heavy rain
Effect: ________
What is flooding?
People do this to stay safe during a storm.
What is take shelter?
An area of land that is completely surrounded by water.
What is an island?
This slow-moving ice can shape and change the land over many years.
What is a glacier?
How many continents (land) are the earth made up of?
What is seven?
Cause: Strong winds
Effect: ________
What is erosion?
People study Earth to predict natural events.
What are scientists/geologists?
A large wave caused by an underwater earthquake.
What is a tsunami?
This happens when glaciers slowly move and shape the land.
What is shaping mountains?
How many bodies of water are their on the earth?
What is five?
Cause: Water flows over land for a long time
Effect: A low area forms between hills or mountains
What is a valley?
This is the Earth’s outer layer where landforms are found.
What is Earth’s surface?
This happens when a river overflows and covers land with water.
This natural force can carve canyons over time.
What is water (rivers)?
How are landforms formed?
What are tectnoic?
Cause: Volcano erupts
Effect: ________
What is new land or lava flow?
This vocabulary word means something in nature that can cause harm.
What is a Natural Disaster?
These strong storms can cause flooding and damage land quickly.
What are hurricanes or tornadoes?
This landform is a steep, rocky edge often found near oceans or rivers.
What is cliffs?
Types of landforms are ________.
What is plains, plateaus, mountains, valleys
Cause: A river cuts through rock over many years
Effect: A deep, narrow landform forms
What is a canyon?
This is a collection of supplies used during an emergency.
What is an emergency kit?