Rapid Changes Flashcard

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What is a landslide?

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A landslide is when rocks and debris fall down a slope or mountain.

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What does 'extinct' mean?

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Extinct means that something is dead and will not come back to life, like an extinct volcano that will never erupt again.

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What is a rapid change to Earth's surface?

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A rapid change is a change that happens very fast, like a landslide or a volcanic eruption.

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What happens during a volcanic eruption?

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Magma moves up from the mantle and erupts out of the volcano.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock that is found beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between a landslide and an earthquake?

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A landslide involves rocks and debris moving down a slope, while an earthquake is the shaking of the ground caused by tectonic movements.

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What can cause a landslide?

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Landslides can be caused by heavy rain, earthquakes, volcanic activity, or human activities.

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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, where magma is found.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface where magma, gases, and ash can escape.

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What does 'debris' mean?

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Debris refers to broken pieces of rock, soil, and other materials that can be moved by landslides or floods.