Where do you think mountains come from? Why are some rocks smooth and others very rough? What is an earthquake? In this video, we answer all sorts of questions about changes in the Earth's surface. Earth's surface or crust is constantly changing. Some changes happen very quickly, like a volcano or earthquakes. Others, like weathering and erosion, take thousands of years to make a change. Join us to learn more about our ever-changing Earth!
Key takeaways
Understand that Earth's surface is constantly changing, both quickly and slowly
Understand that volcanoes and earthquakes are examples of quick changes made to Earth's surface
Learn that a volcano is a landform that is created when molten rock erupts through the Earth's surface
learn that an earthquake occurs when the Earth's crust shakes
Understand that weathering and erosion are examples of slow changes made to Earth's surface
Learn that weathering is when rain, snow or wind break down pieces of rock
Learn that erosion happens when water or wind carry away soil or other natural materials
Standards addressed
NGSS-2-ESS1-1
Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.