Rapid Changes in Earth's surface

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What is the primary effect of earthquakes on the Earth's surface?

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Earthquakes violently shift the surface of the earth.

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What natural event is most likely to cause significant changes to the Earth's surface?

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Earthquake.

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What geological event is most likely to occur as a result of an earthquake?

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A volcanic eruption.

Front

What causes rock layers to split and shift?

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Earthquake.

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How do volcanoes contribute to the formation of new land?

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Lava flows then cool and harden to form rock.

Front

What is the definition of an earthquake?

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A sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often caused by tectonic movements.

Front

What are tectonic plates?

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Massive slabs of Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries, causing earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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What is the relationship between earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

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Earthquakes can trigger volcanic eruptions by causing pressure changes in magma chambers.

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What is the process of lava cooling and hardening called?

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Solidification.

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What are the two main types of seismic waves generated by earthquakes?

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P-waves (primary waves) and S-waves (secondary waves).