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A movement of the ground, caused by a sudden release of energy in Earth's crust. earthquake.

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1 A movement of the ground, caused by a sudden release of energy in Earth's crust.
earthquake

2 The point on Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
epicenter

3 erosion The process of wearing away and moving sediment by wind, moving water, or ice.

4 fault A break in Earth's crust.

5 A wall-like structure that sticks out into the ocean to prevent sand from being carried away.
jetty

6 landform A natural land shape or feature.

7 Molten (melted) rock that reaches Earth's surface.
lava

8 Molten (melted) rock beneath Earth's surface.
magma

9 A section of Earth's crust and mantle that fits together with other sections like puzzle pieces.
plate

10 An area of new land at the mouth of a river, formed from sediments carried by the river.
delta

11 A hill of sand, made and shaped by wind.
Sand dune

12 A large hole formed when the roof of a cave collapses.
sinkhole

13 All the kinds of landforms in a certain place.
topography

14 The process of wearing away rocks by natural processes.
weathering

15 A mountain made of lava, ash, or other materials from eruptions that occur at an opening in Earth's crust. volcano


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