
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a transform boundary?
Back
A type of boundary where tectonic plates slide past one another, often causing earthquakes.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a tsunami?
Back
A series of enormous ocean waves caused by underwater disturbances, such as earthquakes, that send surges of water onto land.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which country is home to Mt. Vesuvius?
Back
Italy, where the volcano famously destroyed the city of Pompeii.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Can earthquakes and tsunamis be prevented?
Back
False, they cannot be prevented, but their effects can be mitigated.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to a tsunami wave as it approaches the shore?
Back
The wave slows down and gets higher.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a convergent boundary?
Back
A type of boundary where tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing mountains or volcanic activity.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a divergent boundary?
Back
A type of boundary where tectonic plates move apart from each other, often creating new crust.
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