Rapid Changes Day 1

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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.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by movements in the Earth's crust, often due to tectonic plate interactions.

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is the movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope, often triggered by heavy rainfall or earthquakes.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust where molten rock, ash, and gases can escape from below the surface.

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What is the difference between rapid change and slow change?

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Rapid change occurs quickly, such as during an earthquake, while slow change happens over a long period, like erosion.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other, causing geological activity.

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What is the role of magma in volcanic activity?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface that can erupt as lava during a volcanic eruption.

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What is a mudslide?

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A mudslide is a type of landslide that occurs when heavy rain saturates the soil, causing it to flow down a slope.

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What is the impact of an earthquake on the environment?

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Earthquakes can cause ground shaking, surface rupture, landslides, tsunamis, and damage to buildings and infrastructure.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind or water.