slow changes
A process called ___________ breaks rocks into smaller pieces.
erosion weathering soil
weathering
shaking of the Earth that is caused by the release of energy stored in the outermost layer of the Earth is called ____________.
volcano earthquake landslide
earthquake
_________ are features on Earth's surface that occur naturally.
landforms soil geologist
landforms
How can rocks become part of the soil?
Rocks are broken down into tiny pieces.
___________ is the movement of weathered material by wind, water, or ice.
geologist landslide erosion
erosion
Often, when a _______________ erupts, lava flows onto the land.
landforms volcano geologist
volcano
__________ is a mixture of rock and mineral particles.
landslide soil natural resource
soil
A volcano can change the Earth's surface in all ways except ______________.
avalanche landslide ash in the air
ash in the air
__________ is when decomposers break down dead material and waste.
soil volcano decomposition
decomposition
To suddenly become active through the release of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano is called an _______.
decomposition soil eruption
eruption
____________ is a person who studies Earth's rocks and minerals.
soil landslide geologist
geologist
to grow crops
What breaks down to form soil over time due to changes in moisture and temperature?
rocks
______________ is a large mass of soil and rock that suddenly moves down the side of a steep surface.
erosion landslide soil
landslide
Anything that people can use, such as minerals, water, plants, or soil, which comes from nature is called a _______________________.
natural resource
What would cause a deep split in Earth's surface?
Tornado volcano earthquake
earthquake
Describe a landslide.
A layer of Earth's surface suddenly and rapidly moves downhill.
dead plants rocks metal
metal
A rushing river could cause __________ to occur.
decomposition gravity weathering
weathering