Rapid Changes to Earth's 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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How do earthquakes change the Earth's surface?

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Earthquakes violently shift the surface of the Earth, causing changes like cracks and shifts in the ground.

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What is a rapid change to the Earth's surface?

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A rapid change is a quick event that alters the Earth's surface, such as an earthquake or volcanic eruption.

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What can cause rock layers to split and shift?

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Earthquakes can cause rock layers to split and shift.

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What type of event do earthquakes represent on a map?

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Earthquakes can occur on land and on the ocean floor, often represented by circles on a map.

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What is a volcanic eruption?

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A volcanic eruption is when magma from inside the Earth escapes to the surface, often causing rapid changes like the cracking of a mountain's top.

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is the movement of rock and soil down a slope, which can also change the Earth's surface.

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What is a sinkhole?

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A sinkhole is a hole in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer, often due to underground erosion.

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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 caused by tectonic movements.

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What is the role of tectonic plates in earthquakes?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and can cause earthquakes when they collide or slide past each other.

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