Rapid Changes

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An earthquake is -

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a sudden movement in the Earth's crust

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In which of these ways can volcanoes help build up new land? Options: by adding heat to Earth's surface, by adding gases to the atmosphere, by adding lava to Earth's surface, by adding water vapor to the atmosphere

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by adding lava to Earth's surface

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When lots of rain falls in a day, people living in that area should watch out for -

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landslides

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What causes a tsunami? Options: underwater tornado, underwater hurricane, underwater earthquake, underwater landslide

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underwater earthquake

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How does an area benefit from volcanic activity? Options: farmland and crops are destroyed, new land masses and islands are formed, poisonous gases are produced, roads are buried by flowing lava

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new land masses and islands are formed

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Which of the following most likely caused the changes in the location below? (Options: volcano, weathering, earthquakes, thunderstorm)

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earthquakes

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Avalanches are similar to what other rapid change? tornado, hurricane, tsunami, landslide

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landslide

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The molten rock BENEATH Earth's surface is called...

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magma

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Sudden movement of loose rock and soil down a steep slope is called a...

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landslide

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A very large ocean wave that is caused by an underwater earthquake is a/an...

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tsunami