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Chapter 5 Fast Changes on Earth
Chapter Test
Twenty of the following questions will appear on the test. Each question will be worth 4 points.
In addition, 8 questions, from prior chapter tests, will be on the test. Each of these questions
will be worth 1 point.
A. Crater
D. floods
G. mudslide
J. Volcano
B. Earthquake
E. hot spot
H. plates
C. Faults
F. landslide
I. Tsunami
1. A cuplike shape called a __A__ forms around the vent of a volcano.
2. Movements in Earth’s crust caused by a sudden shift in Earth’s plates are __B__.
3. __C__ are areas where rocks slide past one another along cracks in the Earth’s plates.
4. When land becomes so full of water that it may change into a river of mud and rock, it is
called a __G__.
5. An ocean wave caused by an earthquake is a __I__.
6. A __J__ is a mountain that builds up around an opening in Earth’s crust.
7. A ___D__ occurs when water runs on top of the land causing streams and rivers to fill up
and overflow.
8. __H__ are gigantic slabs of rock in Earth’s crust that are always moving.
9. A __E__ is a place where magma partially melts through the Earth’s crust.
10. When a large amount of loose rocks and soil move rapidly, a __F__ occurs.
11. Vibrations caused by an earthquake are felt in the
a. Fault
b. Mountains
c. Crust
d. Ring of Fire
12. Over time, which of the following can form over a hot spot?
e. An isthmus
f. A peninsula
g. An island
h. A continent
13. The following table shows the number of hours lava flowed from a volcano in four days.
Day
1
2
3
4
5
Crater
6 hours
6 hours
10 hours
15 hours
?
South
Vent
4 hours
6 hours
16 hours
16 hours
?
East
Vent
3 hours
5 hours
5 hours
15 hours
?
If the pattern of the eruption continues for another day, what sort of data would you expect
on the 5th day?
a. Lava will no longer flow from the crater.
b. Lava will no longer flow from either vent.
c. Lava will flow for fewer hours.
d. Lava will flow for the same number of hours or more.
14. Which of the following cause rapid changes in the Earth’s surface?
a. Erosion, thawing, and fires
b. Landslides, volcanoes, and earthquakes
c. Flood, weathering, and deposition
d. Storms, wind, and freezing
15. What type of rocks will be changed most by a flood.
a. Small sedimentary rocks
b. Small rocks with many minerals
c. Small metamorphic rocks
d. Small igneous rock
16. A scientist collected data on earthquakes in the United States over four years. She
recorded her data on the chart.
Earthquakes in the United States
Strength
Number of Earthquakes
Great
0
Major
1
Strong
2
Moderate
32
Light
245
Minor
800
Which of the following inferences could she make from the data?
a.
b.
c.
d.
A minor earthquake is likely to happen somewhere in the United States every year.
A major earthquake is likely to happen somewhere in the United States every year.
A moderate earthquake is not likely to happen somewhere in the United States.
A light earthquake can never happen in the United States.
17. What happens when Earth’s plates move toward each other slowly over a thousand of
years?
a. Faults are formed
b. Earthquakes occur
c. Hot spots are formed
d. Mountains are formed.
18. Breaks in Earth’s crust experience slow movements called
a. A strike-slip fault
b. Creep
c. A reverse fault
d. A normal fault
19. An earthquake is usually caused by a
a. Slab of rock called a plate
b. Fault
c. Sudden shift of Earth’s plates
d. Slow movement of Earth’s plates
20. Each of the following statements about volcanoes is true EXCEPT
a. Volcanoes have different shapes
b. Volcanoes may erupt gently or explosively
c. Volcanoes can change the land suddenly
d. Volcanoes always form where plates meet
21. Which of the following can cause a landslide to happen?
a. An earthquake
b. A river or stream
c. Wind
d. A bridge
22. You are in your home. You feel an earthquake. What should you do?
a. Pack your things quickly
b. Move to a save place
c. Get in your car and drive away
d. Stand under a tree
23. An eruption is predicted in a certain area. People there should do all of the following except
a. Take a drive to see the volcano
b. Listen to local radio stations
c. Make preparation to leave
d. Make sure there are goggles and a breathing mask for each person in their family
Questions for a 3+ or 4
Three of the following questions will be on the test. Each question will be worth 4 points.
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Why do earthquakes happen more in California than other places in the United States?
A volcano with thick magma is more likely to have an explosive eruption than one with
thin magma. Why is this so?
Why is it important to study volcanoes?
Why is it important to use safety goggles and a breathing mask if you are in an area
during an eruption?
Why is important to study earthquakes?
Why would it not be a good idea to drive a car onto a flooded road?
You are on high ground in an area that has flooded. Rescue teams are on their way.
Should you stay or leave? Why?