
All About Earthquakes
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English
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2nd Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an earthquake?
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An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes earthquakes?
Back
Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates, volcanic activity, or human activities such as mining and reservoir-induced seismicity.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are tectonic plates?
Back
Tectonic plates are large, rigid pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other, causing geological activity such as earthquakes.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the three main types of plate boundaries?
Back
The three main types of plate boundaries are convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens at a convergent boundary?
Back
At a convergent boundary, two tectonic plates move toward each other, which can cause one plate to be forced beneath the other, leading to earthquakes and volcanic activity.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens at a divergent boundary?
Back
At a divergent boundary, two tectonic plates move away from each other, creating new crust as magma rises to the surface, often resulting in earthquakes.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens at a transform boundary?
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At a transform boundary, two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, which can cause earthquakes due to friction.
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