Chapter 1: The Earth Flashcards
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Lava
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Molten magma when it reaches earth’s surface
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Magma
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The molten or semi-molten material that makes up Earth’s mantle
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Geothermal energy
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Hot water or steam from deep beneath the earth’s surface is converted into electricity
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Earthquake
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A sudden movement or trembling of the earth’s crust in the form of a series of shocks or tremors
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Tsunami
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A huge wave that is caused by an underwater earthquake
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Fold mountains
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Mountains formed when rocks buckled and folded as two plates collided
