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Changes in the Earth's Surface
volcanos
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Science
3rd Grade
03/04/2012

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active volcano

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a volcano that continues to erupt

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dormant volcano

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a volcano that has not erupted in recent years

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volcano

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an opening in the earth's crust that spews out lava, hot ash and gases during an eruption

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avalanche

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a large amount of snow that slides down the side of the mountain

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cartographer

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a person who makes maps

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earthquake

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the shaking of the earth's surface that is caused by the sudden movement of the earth's crust

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erosion

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removal of rock and soil by wind and/or water

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fault

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a crack in the earth's crust

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landform

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a feature of the earth's surface

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landslide

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a large amount of dry soil and rock that slides down a steep slope

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mudslide

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a large amount of wet soil and rock that slides down a steep slope

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tsunami

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a series of large ocean waves that are caused by a volcanic eruption or earthquake underwater

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