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The Earth contains 3 layers Crust Magma (upper & lower mantle) Core
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Crust The Earth is divided into 9 large plates and several smaller ones. These plates are called tectonic plates. These plates are not fixed, they float on top of mantle. Mantle Tectonic plates
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Crust The crust is uneven. Some become continents and some become oceans. A G F B E D C 21 4 3 1
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Crust ContinentsOcean A: Asia B: Europe C: Australia D: Africa E: Antarctica F: North America G:South America 1. Pacific Ocean 2. Atlantic Ocean 3. Indian Ocean 4. Arctic Ocean
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Movement of Tectonic Plates (earthquakes)
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What are the natural phenomena in an earthquake? Volcanic eruptionCrater (lake)Tidal wave
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What are the bad effects of an earthquake? Buildings and bridges were collapsed FirePeople were killed
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What can we do? Scientists collect data about earthquakes. have fire drills. Build buildings which can minimize the bad effects of earthquake.
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