Is the Earths Surface constantly changing? Name two types of changes
Slow and Fast Changes
What kind of changes to the Earth's Surface happens quickly?
Earthquakes, volcanoes, mudslides and flash floods can change the Earth’s surface quickly.
What kind of changes happens to the Earths Surface Slowly?
Rain, wind and Glaciers can change the Earth’s surface slowly.
Give an Example of Slow formation of a landscape
Grand Canyon through Erosion
How does an Earthquake change the Earth's Surface?
An earthquake can cause cracks in the Earth’s surface. Roads can break into pieces and bridges can fall down.
What is Earth's Surface? Give another name for it
The outermost layer of the Earth. We live on the Earth’s surface. CRUST
What is Erosion?
When tiny pieces of the Earth’s surface are moved from one place to another. This usually happens due to wind or flowing water.
How does Volcano Change the Earth's Surface?
Lava can flow down the sides of a volcano and spread over the land. It can even flow into the ocean. Once the lava cools it hardens into rock.
What is a Landslide? When is it more likely to happen?
A landslide is when heavy rain soaks into the Earth and causes the land to fall down because of gravity. If there are no plants to hold the soil in place, it is
How does a rough rock become smooth?
Over very long periods of time weathering and erosion from wind or water can make a rough rock smooth.
How did the Grand Canyon Form?
Over millions of years, the Colorado River has worn away rock to form the Grand Canyon.
How does Glacier change the shape of Land?
A glacier is a very slow-moving chunk of ice. Because it is so heavy, it changes the shape of the land as it slowly moves over it.
What is a Glacier?
A huge piece of ice that slowly moves.
