2G Unit C Our Earth Chapter Test A (1st)

Land with water on all sides is a(n).................. A) island B) flood

Where are Earth's landforms found? A) all layers B) the crust

The outer layer of Earth is called the ............... A) core B) crust

What covers most of Earth's surface? A) oceans B) continents

When too much rain falls quickly, a .............happens A) flood B) landslide

Earth's ......................... lies between the crust and the core A) mantle B) landforms

Which of the following slowly changes Earth's surface?

Is a canyon formed quickly or over a long period of time?

The different shapes on Earth's surface are called? A) landforms B) continents

Rock and soil move down mountains in a ................. A) earthquake B) landslide

How are oceans useful to people? A) They transport people and goods B) They keep people alive and healthy

When Earth's crust shakes, a(n) ................. happens A) volcano B) earthquake

Which is a model of Earth? A) a map B) a globe

Does a volcano eruption happen quickly or over a long period of time

The largest pieces of land on Earth are the .............. A) continents B) crust

The hot center of Earth is its ....................... A) mantle B) core

An opening in Earth's surface that leaks hot liquid is called a(n) .................. A) earthquake B) volcano