MC	5^th Grade	Standard: 02
Objective: 02. Explain how volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplift affect EarthÕs surface.
ILO:

How do volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplift affect EarthÕs surface? They create

a. deep ocean basins

b. great plains of rich soil

c. mountains and valleys

d. Artic ice caps

Correct Answer: c

I	5^th Grade	Standard: 02
Objective: 02. Explain how volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplift affect EarthÕs surface.
ILO:

Use this drawing of a cross section of EarthÕs crust to answer the next three questions.

1.  What direction are A and C moving?

a.  apart

b.  together

c.  toward B

d.  up and down

2.  What might happen when movement occurs at  ÒDÓ?

a.  a volcano

b.  erosion

c.  earthquake

d.  a streambed

3.  What features have been formed by the movement of Earth as shown in the diagram?

a.  volcanoes and an earthquake

b.  rivers and an ocean

c.  plateaus and a mesa

d.  mountains and a valley

Correct Answers:

1. a

2. c

3. d

E	5^th Grade	Standard: 02
Objective: 02. Explain how volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplift affect EarthÕs surface.
ILO:

One of the members of your group does not understand how uplift changes EarthÕs surface. Write how you would model and explain uplift.

Correct Answer:

The answer should include some reference to how great forces of heat and pressure deep in Earth push upward and push parts of EarthÕs surface above the surrounding land. An example of this would be the Colorado Plateau.

This could be modeled with clay, paper, sandwiches, etc.

MC	5^th Grade	Standard: 02
Objective: 02. Explain how volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplift affect EarthÕs surface.
ILO:

High mountains and low valleys surround many areas in Utah. Which of the following forms mountains and valleys?

a. gravity

b. weathering

c. flooding

d. earthquake

Correct Answer: d

MC	5^th Grade	Standard: 02
Objective: 02. Explain how volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplift affect EarthÕs surface.
ILO:

Hot rock deep in Earth expands and is forced out the opening of a volcano. As the rock cools it may form which of the following?

a. mountains

b. glaciers

c. rivers

d. sandstone arches

Correct Answer: a

I	5^th Grade	Standard: 02
Objective: 02. Explain how volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplift affect EarthÕs surface.
ILO:

Landforms Formed by Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and Uplift

Volcanoes ˆ	_____________
Uplift ˆ	Plateaus
Earthquakes ˆ	Valleys

Which would best complete the chart?

a. new lakes

b. new glaciers

c. new arches

d. new bridges

Correct Answer: a

I	5^th Grade	Standard: 02
Objective: 02. Explain how volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplift affect EarthÕs surface.
ILO:

Formation of Mountains

1. Uplift

2. Earthquakes

3. ____________________

Which best completes this chart?

a. volcanoes

b. sand dunes

c. shore lines

d. geysers

Correct Answer: a

E	5^th Grade	Standard: 02
Objective: 02. Explain how volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplift affect EarthÕs surface.
ILO:

Describe a location in Utah that was created by a volcano, earthquake or uplift. Tell which process formed it.

Correct Answer:

Volcano: Lava flows in southern Utah and also near Delta. Topaz mountain.

Earthquake: Most of the valleys and mountain ranges of Northern and Central Utah.

Uplift: The Colorado Plateau in the southeast portion of the state, nearly all the canyon country.

P	5^th Grade	Standard: 02
Objective: 02. Explain how volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplift affect EarthÕs surface.
ILO:

Modeling Landforms

Activity Description:

Students will use salt clay to model different landforms. They will describe the forces that created the landforms.

Prior Knowledge:

Students should know that landforms are made when a combination of geologic events occurs, such as uplift and erosion forming a canyon.

Materials:

Salt Dough Clay (recipe: 1 C flour, 1/2 tsp. Salt, 2 tsp. Cream of tartar, 1 Toil, 1 C water, food coloring. Mix all ingredients in saucepan, cook until dough stiffens, about 3 min. knead), cardboard piece to place feature on. Students will need access to reference materials to research their feature.

Time Needed:

2 hours on different days

Procedure:

1. Explain to students that they will be working in groups of 2-3 to make a landform from clay. Assign or allow each group to pick a landform from this list: arch, butte, mesa, valley, canyon, flood plain, alluvial fan, volcano, mountain range, glacial features (horn, U-shaped valley, hanging valleys)

2. Give students salt dough recipe and ask them to bring a batch of any color for the day you wish to finish the project. Remind them to have help when cooking. All students will not remember to bring clay but hopefully, enough will.

3. Give students an opportunity to research their landform and find out what it looks like and how it forms. Have them write a paragraph explaining it.

4. On the day of the project, have students share their clay so that they may have several colors, if needed (to show sedimentary layers for example)

5. Students should build their features on the cardboard and place their paragraph explanations next to them.

6. Allow students time to look at all the other students' landforms.

Scoring Guide:

1. Students research and report with a paragraph on their feature 15 points

2. Students bring salt clay 5 points

3. Students build accurate (recognizable) model of their feature 15 points

E	5^th Grade	Standard: 02
Objective: 02. Explain how volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplift affect EarthÕs surface.
ILO:

How do volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplift affect EarthÕs surface?

Correct Answer:

They create mountains, valleys, or canyons.

MC	5^th Grade	Standard: 02
Objective: 02. Explain how volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplift affect EarthÕs surface.
ILO:

A seismograph is a device used to measure wave movement through EarthÕs crust. What can it help predict?

a. earthquakes and volcanoes

b. floods and hurricanes

c. snowstorms and avalanches

d. drought and rainfall patterns

Correct Answer: a

MC	5^th Grade	Standard: 02
Objective: 02. Explain how volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplift affect EarthÕs surface.
ILO:

Why would it be helpful to the general public for scientists to predict earthquakes?

a. So scientists can take measures to stop the earthquake.

b. So scientists can warn people to evacuate the area.

c. So scientists can redirect the earthquake to another area.

d. So local citizens can prevent the earthquake from happening.

Correct Answer: b

MC	5^th Grade	Standard: 02
Objective: 02. Explain how volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplift affect EarthÕs surface.
ILO:

Some scientists in China believe that changes in the behavior of animals might help predict earthquakes. How could you investigate whether this was true or not?

a. Watch the movieÓ Earthquake.Ó

b. Observe and compare your dogÕs normal behavior to its behavior before a storm.

c. Read about earthquakes in a science book.

d. Ask your friend.

Correct Answers: b and c

E	5^th Grade	Standard: 02
Objective: 02. Explain how volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplift affect EarthÕs surface.
ILO:

Write one way scientists are able to predict volcanoes and earthquakes.

Correct Answer:

Some of the instruments scientists use include seismographs, gas detectors, and observable rock formations.

E	5^th Grade	Standard: 02
Objective: 02. Explain how volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplift affect EarthÕs surface.
ILO:

Kelly lives in an area with a lot of earthquake activity. Many of the earthquakes in her area have caused severe damage. How can technology help people prepare for earthquakes?

Correct Answer:

Using seismograph technology scientists can now predict earthquakes before they happen. A seismograph can help predict an earthquake by recording any movement of the earth on a chart called a seismogram. By observing the movement of the earth, scientists can warn citizens when an earthquake is coming. They can also predict the size of the earthquake to evacuate the area if needed. Kelly will be safer if she knows in advance that an earthquake is coming and can be prepared to move to a safe area.