5.2 from How Water Shapes the Earth Test

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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 can earthquakes cause?

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Earthquakes can cause the ground to shake, break apart land, and sometimes lead to tsunamis.

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

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What is a waterfall?

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A waterfall is formed when a river or stream flows quickly over a high ledge of hard rock.

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How does water move in a river?

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Water flows down the river, moving from higher ground to lower ground.

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What does it mean to become something?

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To become something means to change into that thing, like wanting to become a doctor.

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What is the main purpose of the story about water shaping the Earth?

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The main purpose is to give the reader facts about how water shapes the Earth.

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What happens during an earthquake?

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During an earthquake, people can feel the ground moving.

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What is the role of water in shaping the Earth?

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Water shapes the Earth by eroding rocks, forming rivers, lakes, and waterfalls.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which water, wind, or ice moves soil and rock from one place to another.