Homework: Earthquakes - Can we predict when they may occur?
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These huge slabs of land float on superheated ____, which constantly ____, bumps and grinds each other.
These huge slabs of land float on superheated ____, which constantly ____, bumps and grinds each other.
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When ________, or rubbing against each other between two plates is violent enough, seismic shock ______ rattle the ground
When ________, or rubbing against each other between two plates is violent enough, seismic shock ______ rattle the ground
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The most violent type of earthquake is born in a ___________ zone, where one tectonic plate is shoved under another
The most violent type of earthquake is born in a ___________ zone, where one tectonic plate is shoved under another
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When subduction happens in the ______ it can create giant unstoppable waves called _______
When subduction happens in the ______ it can create giant unstoppable waves called _______
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On average, earthquakes kill _______ people each year
On average, earthquakes kill _______ people each year
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In 2010, the quake in Haiti killed ________ people, so in some years, the death toll can be greate
In 2010, the quake in Haiti killed ________ people, so in some years, the death toll can be greate
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In history, the world has only experienced a 10 on the richter scale three times.
In history, the world has only experienced a 10 on the richter scale three times.
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Our planets crust is made up of about ___ tectonic plates that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle
Our planets crust is made up of about ___ tectonic plates that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle
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On April 6th in 2009, an earthquake struck near the _____ city of L’Aquila killing nearly _____ people.
On April 6th in 2009, an earthquake struck near the _____ city of L’Aquila killing nearly _____ people.
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Six scientist were tried and convicted on criminal __________ charges for failing to predict the danger of a possible __________
Six scientist were tried and convicted on criminal __________ charges for failing to predict the danger of a possible __________
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Scientist can predict the _________ of an earthquake.
Scientist can predict the _________ of an earthquake.
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Many scientist believe that rising levels of _____ are a good _______ of an impending earthquake
Many scientist believe that rising levels of _____ are a good _______ of an impending earthquake
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Radon exists in cavities or holes in the earth and may be ______ when an earthquake is about to occur.
Radon exists in cavities or holes in the earth and may be ______ when an earthquake is about to occur.
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Some scientists believe that a change in ____ near fault lines indicates an earthquake
Some scientists believe that a change in ____ near fault lines indicates an earthquake
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Some believe that animals can predict when an earthquake is going to happen, this dates back _____ when animals left a _____ Island (HELIKE) five days before a quake.
Some believe that animals can predict when an earthquake is going to happen, this dates back _____ when animals left a _____ Island (HELIKE) five days before a quake.
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Scientists studying ______ found that ___ of the amphibians will leave breeding grounds five days before an earthquake
Scientists studying ______ found that ___ of the amphibians will leave breeding grounds five days before an earthquake
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A few studies that suggest that animals can predict earthquakes, but there a few studies that show that some animals cannot; such as..
A few studies that suggest that animals can predict earthquakes, but there a few studies that show that some animals cannot; such as..
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What do you think was the main idea of the video?
What do you think was the main idea of the video?