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Fourth grade Earth Science
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How does water cause Erosion?
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ErOsIoN
Vegetation
Moving water is the major agent for the erosion that has shaped Earth.
2
What does a "dormant" volcano mean?
It can never erupt again.
It is currently erupting.
It is a type of volcano made of ash and pumice.
It is not currently erupting, but might in the future.
3
A landslide is when rock and soil slide quickly downhill
True
False
4
A fault where 2 plates run into each other and one plate slides under the other rises up is a?
strike slip fault
normal fault
reverse fault
collision fault
5
Sudden movement of Earth's plates causes a(n)...
volcano
vibration
explosion
earthquake
6
What's inside of a volcano?
water
magma
lava
yo momma
7
A fault is....
where Earth's plates meet
incorrect answer
a crack in the ground
you're being blamed
8
Earthquakes cause which of the following
all are causes of earthquakes
building damage
tsunamis
vibrations
9
What does tsunami mean?
Japanese for "harbor wave"
German for "tidal wave"
English for "giant wave"
Spanish for "the nami"
10
The strength of an earthquake is called...
richter scale
magnitude
seismology
plate tectonics
11
Where could a tsunami start?
lake
puddle
pond
ocean
12
How does a tsunami get its energy?
wind
Ocean tides
the moon
earthquakes
13
A Seismograph measures what?
sound waves
ocean waves
your shoe size
earthquakes
14
Are weathering and erosion the same?
True
False
15
How can you protect yourself from a landslide?
Stay off of steep and rocky hills when it rains.
Stay inside during the rain.
Live away from mud.
Use an umbrella.
16
A fault where the plates pull apart and the rocks above fall down is what kind of fault?
falling fault
strike slip fault
normal fault
reverse fault
17
What is Erosion?
A Natural force that breaks down rocks and other substances
Wearing down and carrying rocks away
A naturally occurring material that is broken down by Weathering
The process when sediments are added to a land form
18
What is a tsunami?
some cool wave that would be rad to surf on
a long high wave caused by an earthquake
a small wave that hits the beach
a shaking in the ground
19
Where are volcanoes formed?
in valleys
In the ring of fire
On Hotspots
somewhere?
20
What is not a cause of erosion?
Wind
Sun
Water
Ice
21
Earthquakes frequently occur along....
Faults
ocean floor
beaches
mountains
