HMH Eruption Study Guide

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What does the root 'rupt' mean?

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to break

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What is a 'hazard'?

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A danger

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What are 'seismographs' used for?

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To measure and record details about earthquakes

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What does 'conferring' mean?

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To discuss an idea or try to make a decision with someone else

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How is a passage organized when it tells events in the order they occurred?

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It tells the events the scientists faced in the order that they occurred.

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What is an eruption?

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A volcanic explosion or discharge of lava.

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What is the purpose of a study guide?

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To help students review and understand key concepts.

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What does 'disrupt' mean?

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To interrupt or disturb the normal process.

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What is the role of scientists during a volcanic eruption?

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To study and monitor the eruption for safety and research.

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What is the meaning of 'bankrupt'?

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Unable to pay debts; legally declared as such.