Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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What is a transform boundary?

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A type of boundary where tectonic plates slide past one another, often causing earthquakes.

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What is a tsunami?

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A series of enormous ocean waves caused by underwater disturbances, such as earthquakes, that send surges of water onto land.

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Which country is home to Mt. Vesuvius?

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Italy, where the volcano famously destroyed the city of Pompeii.

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Can earthquakes and tsunamis be prevented?

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False, they cannot be prevented, but their effects can be mitigated.

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What happens to a tsunami wave as it approaches the shore?

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The wave slows down and gets higher.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A type of boundary where tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing mountains or volcanic activity.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A type of boundary where tectonic plates move apart from each other, often creating new crust.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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A major area in the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate movements.

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What is an earthquake?

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A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is a volcano?

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An opening in the Earth's crust through which molten lava, ash, and gases are expelled.