Natural Disasters

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What causes tsunamis?

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Earthquakes are the main cause of tsunamis.

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What is the molten rock from a volcano called BEFORE it erupts?

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

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Which natural disasters occur near plate boundaries?

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Both volcanoes and earthquakes tend to occur near plate boundaries.

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Why do volcanoes and earthquakes happen along plate boundaries?

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They happen because the tectonic plates move and shift.

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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a natural disaster?

Back

Humans cannot stop natural disasters.

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What is a natural disaster?

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A natural disaster is a major event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage or destruction.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is a volcano?

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A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface where molten rock, ash, and gases can escape.

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What is lava?

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Lava is molten rock that has erupted onto 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.