Earth’s Dynamic Forces
Natural Disasters & Earth’s Surface Changes
Renewable Energy
Non-Renewable Energy
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This outermost layer of Earth is composed of rocks and minerals.

crust

100

This disaster occurs when a large amount of water submerges land that is usually dry.

Flood

100

This type of renewable energy comes from the sun.

solar energy

100

Coal, petroleum, and natural gas belong to this group of energy sources.

Fossil Fuels

100

What is Teacher PK's favorite food?

Kra Pao

200

The movement of sediment from one location to another by wind, water, or ice.

erosion

200

The rapid movement of soil and rock down a slope, often triggered by rain.

Landslide

200

A group of wind turbines that generate electricity is called this.

wind farm

200

This energy source is produced by splitting uranium atoms.

nuclear energy

200

What island did I go to this weekend with my parents?

Koh Samui

300

This geological process creates new landforms by adding material, opposite of erosion.

deposition

300

The long-term removal of coastal land due to wave action, currents, and wind.

coastal erosion

300

This type of energy is produced by flowing water.

hydroelectric power

300

One disadvantage of fossil fuels is that they cause this type of environmental harm.

pollution

300

What kind of animal is Teacher PK's pet?

Cat :-)

400

The Ring of Fire is famous for its frequent occurrence of this natural event.

volcanic eruptions

400

Excessive groundwater removal can cause the land to sink in this process.

Land subsidence

400

This renewable energy source uses heat from Earth's interior.

geothermal energy

400

This non-renewable energy source formed from prehistoric plants and takes millions of years to develop.

coal

400

What US state is Teacher Grace from?

Wisconsin

500

This underground phenomenon occurs when groundwater dissolves limestone, causing the ground to collapse.

sinkhole

500

This term describes the breakdown of rock into smaller pieces without changing its composition.

physical weathering

500

Burning organic materials like wood and food scraps produces this type of energy.

biomass energy

500

This layer of rock prevents oil and natural gas from escaping underground reservoirs.

impermeable rock

500

What US state is Teacher Alex From?

New Jersey