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Rapid Changes to Earth's Surface

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1
The effect of a landslide on a hillside where people live would …
Damage houses.
Cause heavy rain.
Cause a new island to form.
Start a fire.
2
A land slide is…
A lava flow.
A slow change on Earth’s surface.
An earthquake.
A sudden movement of rock and soil down a hill.
3
A very strong to violent earthquake would…
Shake leaves off a tree.
Move only small objects.
Crack the ground.
Not be felt by most people.
4
Volcanoes can affect Earth’s surface …
All of the above
On the north side of the volcano.
At the base of the volcano.
For hundreds of miles.
5
During an earthquake…
A high waves comes ashore
A mudslide moves down a hillside.
Melted rock and gases come out of a hole in the surface.
Rock moves suddenly along a fault.
6
Earthquakes and volcanoes change the Earth’s surface…
Rarely.
In a year.
Suddenly.
In cycles.
7
During an eruption…
A mudslide moves down a hillside.
Rock moves suddenly along a fault.
Melted rock and gasses come out of a volcano.
A very high wave crashes on the shore.
8
Which event caused this sudden change on Earth?
Landslide
Earthquake
Volcanic Eruption
Global Warming