Volcanoes and Earthquakes: What are they?
Students will learn basic facts about volcanoes and earthquakes as natural events that can change the Earth's surface.
Key Questions
- What is a volcano and what happens when it erupts?
- What is an earthquake and how does it make the ground shake?
- How do people stay safe when volcanoes or earthquakes happen?
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