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science test 3/2/16
volcanoes,mountains,earthquakes,and earth's structure
Term | Definition |
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Plates | a section of earth's crust and mantle that fits together with other sections like puzzle pieces |
Earthquake | the movement of ground caused by a sudden release of energy in earth's crust |
Focus | where energy is released |
Epicenter | the point on earth's surface directly above the focus |
Fault | crack in earth's surface (usually in plates edges) |
Magma | melted rock beneath earth's surface ; less dense than solid rock ; formed by plates pushing and pulling |