Science: Chapter 8 - Changes on Earth

Question 1

TRUE or FALSE: Earthquakes can change Earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 2

What causes a mudslide?

Accepted Answer

gravity

Question 3

The innermost layer of the Earth is called the...

Accepted Answer

core

Question 4

Water breaks apart rock because...

Accepted Answer

it takes up MORE space when it freezes

Question 5

The movement of weather materials is known as...

Accepted Answer

erosion

Question 6

A ___________ forms when water SLOWLY fills an area.

Accepted Answer

lake

Question 7

What layer of Earth is between the crust and core?

Accepted Answer

mantle

Question 8

Which 3rd grade teacher is 4 decades old?

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Arcilla

Question 9

TRUE or FALSE: The roots of a tree can cause weathering.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 10

___________ blown by wind is how erosion occurs in dry regions.

Accepted Answer

sand

Question 11

The outermost layer of the Earth is called...

Accepted Answer

the crust

Question 12

What do you call hot, molten rock on the Earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

lava

Question 13

What igneous rock forms after lava cools?

Accepted Answer

new crust

Question 14

_________________ can RAPIDLY change the Earth's landscape.

Accepted Answer

volcanic eruptions

Question 15

What force causes rock to break into smaller pieces?

Accepted Answer

weathering

Question 16

What carries soil away from hilly fields?

Accepted Answer

rain

Question 17

What will Miss DePasquale's married name be?

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Smith

Question 18

A natural feature ON the surface of the Earth's crust is a...

Accepted Answer

landform

Question 19

How many children does Mrs. Carluccio have?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 20

A ____________ is made when a river SLOWLY cuts through rock.

Accepted Answer

valley

Questions 20