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science test 3/2/16
volcanoes,mountains,earthquakes,and earth's structure
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |