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Glacier National Park is over 1,000,000 acres of land in northern Montana and Canada. The park includes sections of two mountain ranges. There are more than 130 crystal clear lakes that were formed by melting snow and glaciers.

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Tornadoes are strong storms that cause a lot of destruction. They have swirling winds that exceed 300 miles per hour. Usually, tornadoes happen over the plains states. On the other hand, hurricanes are storms that form over the Atlantic Ocean. They have strong winds and can cause a lot of damage when the storm reaches land.

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Do you love hot chocolate chip cookies? Now you can make them yourself. First, go to the grocery store and pick up a package of Toll House Cookie Dough in the refrigerated section. Once you get home, preheat the oven to 350°. Next, unwrap the dough and place 12 spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet. Then, bake the dough for 12-15 minutes. Finally, cool the cookies on a cooling rack and enjoy!

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When Mt. Saint Helens’ volcano erupted, there was a lot of damage for hundreds of miles. The hot lava caused forest fires down the mountain. Animals, who made their homes in those forests, were killed or homeless. Roads were destroyed. Volcanic ash blew into nearby cities, causing breathing problems for people with asthma.

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Sedimentary rocks form in five main steps. First, minerals and rocks are broken down or weathered. Next, the sediment is moved or eroded. Then, the sediment is moved to a new place. After that, the top layers get squeezed with the bottom layers. Finally, minerals in water cement the sediment.

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When a river receives a lot of extra water it may flood. During a flood there is plenty of water, and most people wouldn’t think that dehydration was a serious risk, but flood waters are mostly polluted and not safe to drink. People who drink the contaminated water may suffer from illnesses or diseases such as typhoid. You can prepare for flooding by filling many containers with fresh clean drinking water. You can also use sandbags to protect your house and to soak up the water. Be prepared and be safe.

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Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States. It is located on the east coast between Maryland and Virginia. It was formed in 1790 when these two states donated land to form the city. There are many monuments, museums, and government buildings in the city. Many of the monuments surround the park-like area called the National Mall.

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Metamorphic rocks change their appearance. Pressure on the rock causes it to be squeezed by the rocks around it. The pressure makes the temperature rise, and that causes the original rock to change the way it looks. These rocks have lines and designs that look like they once melted.

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The Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean are two major oceans. Both are large, but the Pacific is larger than the Atlantic, while the Atlantic is deeper than the Pacific. The water in the Atlantic appears greenish, and the Pacific water is blue. The Pacific Ocean has more islands and underwater volcanoes. Both oceans have currents, but the currents in the Atlantic tend to be stronger.

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Some countries, such as Japan, or parts of a country, like California in the United States, have a lot of earthquakes. In these places it is a good practice to build houses and other buildings so they will not collapse when there is an earthquake. This is called seismic design or "earthquake-proofing".

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