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A strong wind that carries sand and dust through the air.
Sandstorm
8 1/2km= ______m
8500m
A sudden movement of rocks and soil down a slope. Large amount of rocks, soil, or debris moving down a slope.
Landslide
15 3/4m= ______cm
1575cm
This theory explains how the Earth's crust is made up of large plates that move and interact with each other.
Plate tectonics
A line where two tectonic plates meet and can cause earthquakes.
Fault line
The sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements in the Earth's crust.
Earthquake
7km 9m= ______m
7009m
A sudden shaking of the ground that results in an earthquake.
Seismic Activity
8kg 260g= _____g
8260g
Estimate the height of a mountain which is 995 meters high into kilometers.
7 1/4km= _______m
7250m
4 km 350m= ______m
4350m
2kg 307g= _______g
2307g
6km 95m= _______m
6095m
The study of the Earth's physical structure, including rocks and minerals.
Geology
A scientist who studies the physical structure and history of the Earth.
Geologist
8 1/4m= ______cm
825cm
A rigid slab of rock that makes up the Earth's crust.
Plate
9kg 8g= ______g
9008g
An opening in Earth's crust through which lava erupts onto the surface.
Volcano
3km 5m= _____m
3005m
5kg 50g= ______g
5050g
A wave or series of waves caused by displaced water. Displacement can be caused by the seafloor lifting up or dropping down.
Tsunami
When rocks and soil get moved around by things like water, wind, and ice. It happens because of natural forces like gravity and weather.