Volcanoes and Earthquakes
A special type of mountain with an opening, or a vent, at its top is called a what?
volcano
A huge area of moving ice
glacier
Weathering happens very _____?
slowly
Digging, building, and planting in it. Farming as well.
A shape on the Earth's surface is called a what?
Landform
Erupt means to what?
burst out
What is a plain?
A large, mostly flat area of land.
True or false: Gravity can cause erosion.
True
Much soil is held in place by what?
plant and tree roots
All landforms are shaped by a what?
force
The shaking or sliding of parts of the earth's surface is called an?
earthquake
What do you call the landform that is large and flat but also high?
Bonus: spell it correctly.
plateau
The breaking down and changing of rocks is called what?
Weathering
How can animals change the Earth's Surface?
They dig deep into the ground
Name 5 landforms
plateau, glacier, valley, bay mountain, river, lake, plain, hill, coast, ocean and cliff.
magma is hot, melted rock and gases deep inside the earth but lava is the hot melted rock that comes out of the volcano
Where the land meets the ocean is called the what?
Coast
What is erosion?
The carrying away away of weathered rocks or soils by water, wind, or other causes.
Trees act as a shield against what?
Wind.
How does weathering change rocks?
Answers may vary.
How do scientist study earthquakes and volcanoes and how do the machines work?
they use satellites and they try to pick up very slight movements under the earth.
What is a valley?
A low area between mountains or hills
What kind of farming prevents erosion by water and by gravity?
How can you stay safe during earthquakes?
Answers may vary