Rapid Changes to the Earths Surface

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rocks beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is when rocks, soil, and sand quickly slide down a slope, changing the Earth's surface.

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What is a volcanic eruption?

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A volcanic eruption is when molten rock, called lava, comes out of a volcano, which can create new land.

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How do volcanic eruptions change the Earth's surface?

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Volcanic eruptions can form new land by depositing lava that cools and hardens.

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What causes a landslide?

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Landslides can be caused by heavy rain, earthquakes, or volcanic activity.

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What is the difference between a landslide and an earthquake?

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A landslide is the movement of earth materials down a slope, while an earthquake is the shaking of the ground due to tectonic movements.

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What is the role of earthquakes in changing the Earth's surface?

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Earthquakes can cause cracks in the ground, landslides, and other changes to the Earth's surface.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

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What is mountain building?

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Mountain building is the process where tectonic plates collide, causing the Earth's surface to rise and form mountains.

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What is the main cause of volcanic eruptions?

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Volcanic eruptions are mainly caused by the movement of molten rock from deep within the Earth to the surface.