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Volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis
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Science
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4th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
An active volcano is defined as:
Back
Has erupted in the last 10,000 years and shows signs of erupting again.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes a tsunami?
Back
An earthquake on the seafloor.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which layer of the Earth is broken into tectonic plates?
Back
Crust.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a volcano eruption?
Back
A natural disaster where molten rock, ash, and gases escape from a volcano.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What tool measures the magnitude of an earthquake?
Back
Seismograph.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a volcano and an earthquake?
Back
A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust that erupts lava, while an earthquake is the shaking of the ground caused by tectonic plate movements.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Earth's crust?
Back
The outermost layer of the Earth, which is broken into tectonic plates.
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