Science Content 1: Earthquakes Vocabulary LL

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's crust caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large pieces of Earth's crust that move and interact with each other, causing earthquakes.

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What is the Earth's crust?

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The Earth's crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of solid rock and minerals.

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What is the mantle?

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The mantle is the layer of the Earth located between the crust and the core, composed of semi-solid rock.

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What is the core of the Earth?

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The core is the innermost layer of the Earth, made up of iron and nickel, and is divided into a solid inner core and a liquid outer core.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates, volcanic activity, or human activities such as mining.

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What is seismic energy?

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Seismic energy is the energy released during an earthquake, which travels through the Earth in the form of seismic waves.

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What are seismic waves?

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Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the Earth, generated by earthquakes or other geological processes.

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What is a fault?

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A fault is a fracture or zone of weakness in the Earth's crust where earthquakes can occur due to the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a series of ocean waves caused by large underwater disturbances, such as earthquakes.