Topic 4

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What is a hazard?

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A hazard is a danger to humans resulting from an event.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's crust that allows superheated material from beneath the crust to reach the surface of the Earth.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a very long period of dry weather.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is a shift within Earth that causes the crust to shake.

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What is an outcome?

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An outcome is a result.

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What causes a volcano to erupt?

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A volcano erupts when there is a buildup of pressure from molten rock, ash, and gases beneath the Earth's surface.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large pieces of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.

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What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?

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A hazard is a potential source of harm, while a risk is the likelihood of that harm occurring.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is lava?

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Lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.