Lesson 73 of 84 · Geography
⭐ 30 XP🗺️ Atlas OutpostVolcanoes and Earthquakes
Volcanoes and earthquakes are both natural events that happen because of movements inside the Earth.
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Then & Now
🌍 Where things are still decides who gets what.
Volcanoes and earthquakes are both natural events that happen because of movements inside the Earth. A volcano is a mountain that can erupt with lava, ash, and gases. Earthquakes happen when the ground shakes suddenly. Both can change the land around them!
Key Facts
A volcano is a mountain that can erupt.
An earthquake is when the ground shakes.
Volcanoes can create new land when they erupt.
Check Your Understanding
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1 of 2What is a volcano?
Why this still matters
Every label on the food in your kitchen says where it traveled from.
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