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earth dynamic syst
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| crater | a bowl-like hole that forms when rock explodes from a volcano during an eruption |
| earthquake | vibration within earth caused by the sudden release of energy, usually as a result of the movement of rocks along a fault. |
| geyser | a rare hot spring that periodically erupts columns of hot water and steam, formed by underground water heated by magma, trapped by a unique plumbing system, and released as pressure builds. |
| hot spring | any natural geothermal springs or natural discharges of groundwater with elevated temperature with respect to the surrounding |
| volcano | volcano is an opening in the earth's crust through which lava, volcanic ash, and gases escape. |
| fossil | preserved remains of an organism usually from prehistoric times |