Changes on Earth's Surface

Changes on Earth's Surface

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2nd - 3rd Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS3-2, MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS2-4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a volcano?

Back

A volcano is a landform that can erupt and release lava, ash, and gases from beneath the Earth's surface.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: The crater of a volcano holds the lava.

Back

False. The crater is the opening at the top of the volcano, but lava is found inside the volcano.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are slow changes on Earth's surface?

Back

Examples of slow changes include erosion, weathering, and the movement of tectonic plates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What can happen when a volcano erupts?

Back

A volcano may form ash clouds and can erupt for many days.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes landslides, volcanoes, and floods?

Back

These events are caused by nature.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process where soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dune?

Back

A dune is a hill of sand formed by the wind.

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a stream?

Back

A stream is a small, flowing body of water.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an island?

Back

An island is a piece of land surrounded by water.

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NGSS.2-ESS2-2

10.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a flood?

Back

A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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