What is Earth's crust?, The hot center of Earth., A thin layer of rock on Earth's surface., A layer of water around Earth., Melted lava under volcanoes., Large pieces of Earth’s crust are called, fossils, mountains, tectonic plates, minerals, Tectonic plates usually move _______., very fast every day, only during earthquakes, only under the ocean, slowly over many years, What is a fault?, a volcano opening, a crack in Earth's crust where rocks move, a mountain formed by lava, a type of earthquake, What causes an earthquake?, A giant underground is moving, wind pushing the ground, sudden movement along a fault, waves hitting the shore, Which of the following is a hazard of earthquakes?, clean air, building damage, growing plants, calm oceans, An earthquake with a higher magnitude means —, less shaking, more damage, shorter time, safer conditions, Earthquakes below M3.0 are —, very destructive, always felt by people, usually not felt, rarely recorded, What can happen during a strong earthquake (M6.0 or higher)?, Buildings and bridges can collapse, new rivers form, plants grow faster, weather changes, What is a tsunami?, A strong windstorm, A volcanic eruption, A river flood, A huge ocean wave caused by underwater movement, Tsunamis are often caused by _______, heavy rainfall, ocean earthquakes, strong winds, melting ice, Why do tsunamis grow taller near the shore?, The wind pushes them higher, The water gets warmer, The waves slow down in shallow water, Rain adds more water, Why do scientists monitor earthquakes near oceans?, To warn people about possible tsunamis, To measure ocean depth, To predict volcanic eruptions, To stop earthquakes, What does the word hazard mean?, danger to people, helpful event, natural resource, safety plan, Which is an example of a volcanic hazard?, clean soil, ash clouds and hot gas, ocean waves, cool air, A city is near a volcano showing signs of eruption. What is the BEST action?, Build taller buildings, Ignore the warning, Go closer to observe, Prepare evacuation plans, Lava usually causes damage because it —, moves very fast, burns buildings and plants, freezes the ground, causes earthquakes, Ash clouds from volcanoes are dangerous because they —, move slowly and cool quickly, help people breathe better, can burn and cover large areas, stop earthquakes, Which situation shows cause and effect?, The ground shakes, so an earthquake happens, The ground shakes, so an earthquake happens, Tectonic plates move, causing an earthquake, Tectonic plates move, causing an earthquake, A school is in an earthquake-prone area. What can help reduce damage?, Keeping windows open, Using stronger building designs, Building near faults, Ignoring safety drills

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