Earth & Space Science Week 3 Review

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What is Hawaii known for?

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Hawaii is made up of volcanic islands.

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What is a tectonic plate?

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A tectonic plate is a huge section of the Earth's crust.

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What machine did Jacques Piccard use to explore the Mariana Trench?

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Jacques Piccard used a bathyscaphe to explore the Mariana Trench.

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Who invented the first machine to detect earthquakes?

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The ancient Chinese invented the first machine to detect earthquakes.

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What is the title of a diagram showing geysers and volcanoes?

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The Power of Magma.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is a volcano?

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

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is the Earth's crust?

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The Earth's crust is the outermost layer of the Earth.

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What is a geyser?

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A geyser is a hot spring that erupts with steam and hot water.