1/15 Science Land Changes Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
the breaking down of rock into smaller pieces
A
Weathering
2
Q
happens when soil rocks or sand are moved by wind water or glaciers
A
Erosion
3
Q
landform where a river carries soil
A
Delta
4
Q
the shaking of Earth’s surface that can cause land to rise and fall
A
Earthquake
5
Q
a mountain made of cooled lava ash or other materials from eruptions
A
Volcano
6
Q
melted rock underground
A
Magma
7
Q
melted rock erupted from Earth’s surface
A
Lava
8
Q
A change that happens when streams rivers or lakes get too full and overflow
A
Flood
9
Q
when a lot of wet soil moves down a hillside
A
Mudslide
10
Q
can be sparked by lightning a bit of lava or a careless person
A
Forest Fire
