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What is a landslide?

Back

A sudden movement of part of the Earth's crust that loosens rock and soil at the top of a steep slope.

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How do volcanoes create new land?

Back

Lava erupts, cools down, and hardens into rock.

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What can cause a landslide?

Back

Earthquakes, volcanoes, and large amounts of rainfall.

Front

True or False: Earthquakes can cause landslides.

Back

True

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True or False: Large amounts of rainfall will not cause a landslide.

Back

False

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What is the best way to model a landslide?

Back

Place materials on a steep slope and pour water.

Front

What happens to lava when it cools down?

Back

It hardens into rock.

Front

What is the effect of shaking the ground during an earthquake?

Back

It can loosen rocks and soil, leading to landslides.

Front

What is the role of water in causing landslides?

Back

Water can saturate soil, making it heavy and causing it to slide.

Front

What is the difference between a landslide and an earthquake?

Back

A landslide is the movement of soil and rock, while an earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's crust.