Fast Changes to Earth's Surface

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What is the main cause of earthquakes?

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Pressure from within the Earth's crust.

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Can humans prevent natural disasters?

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No, humans cannot prevent natural disasters.

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What is lava?

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Lava is when magma escapes the Earth and comes out of the ground.

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What is another term for the center of the Earth?

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Inner Core.

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True or False: Scientists and engineers can reduce the impact of natural disasters on humans.

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True.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What natural disaster is caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

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Earthquake.

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What do we call a large flow of lava from a volcano?

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Volcanic eruption.

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What is the outer layer of the Earth called?

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Crust.

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What is a flood?

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A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.