Chapter 5 - Lesson 2 Flashcards
1
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The Earth’s crust is made up of many large
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plates of rock
2
Q
When the Earth’s plates bend and snap back, it causes
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an earthquake
3
Q
What types of damage can earthquakes cause?
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it can crack roads or damage buildings
4
Q
An earthquake moves from
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the center in all directions
5
Q
Melted rock is called
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magma
6
Q
When a volcano explodes, _____ may flow onto the land.
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lava
7
Q
Lava helps form the volcano when lava moves
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slowly
8
Q
When lava flows quickly,
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it can destroy buildings and ecosystems
9
Q
A landslide is
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the quick movement of rocks and soil down a mountain
10
Q
What is a flood?
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Water that flows over dry land due to heavy rains
11
Q
Flood waters are
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very strong and can change land quickly
