Quaking Earth, Racing Waves: Vocabulary Flashcard HMH

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What does it mean to 'trigger' an action or event?

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To 'trigger' an action or event means to do something that starts it.

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What is 'radiate'?

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To 'radiate' is to spread out in waves or rays.

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What is 'destruction'?

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'Destruction' is the act of destroying or ruining something.

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What does it mean to 'parallel'?

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To 'parallel' means to be side by side and having the same distance continuously between them.

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What is 'thrust'?

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'Thrust' is a force that pushes something in a specific direction.

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Give an example of something that can be 'triggered'.

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An example of something that can be 'triggered' is a fire alarm that goes off when smoke is detected.

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What are some effects of 'destruction' in nature?

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Effects of 'destruction' in nature can include loss of habitat, changes in ecosystems, and loss of biodiversity.

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How does energy 'radiate' from the sun?

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Energy 'radiates' from the sun in the form of light and heat that spreads out in all directions.

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What is the relationship between 'triggered' events and natural disasters?

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Many natural disasters, like earthquakes or floods, can be 'triggered' by specific events such as tectonic shifts or heavy rainfall.

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Can 'parallel' lines ever meet?

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No, 'parallel' lines never meet; they remain the same distance apart indefinitely.