Earth's Hazards-Topic 5 Vocabulary

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What is an avalanche?

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A massive amount of snow, ice, and rocks suddenly sliding down a slope.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a tsunami?

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A massive wave created by an earthquake.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a landslide?

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A large amount of rock or soil sliding down a slope.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a fault?

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An area in Earth's crust where tectonic plates meet.

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What is an earthquake?

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A shift that releases pressure on Earth's crust and causes the crust to shake.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What causes an avalanche?

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Heavy snowfall, rapid temperature changes, or human activity can trigger an avalanche.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What are tectonic plates?

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Large pieces of Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is a natural hazard?

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A natural event that can cause damage or harm to people and property.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is a flood?

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An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2