Describe what the Earth's crust is made of, according to the video.

The Earth's crust is made of many large pieces called plates that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle.

Explain what a fault is in the context of Earth's plates.

A fault is the line or gap where two plates of the Earth's crust meet.

The ground shakes when plates bump into each other or when built-up pressure between stuck plates is suddenly released.

Name: What are Earthquakes?
Author: Insta~Lesson

10th Grade · Science · 45 min

I can explain the causes and effects of earthquakes.

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The Earth's crust is divided into many pieces called plates that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle.
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The line where the Earth's plates touch is called a fault, and this is where most earthquakes happen.
3
Pressure builds up when plates get stuck while trying to move, and when the rocks break, the plates suddenly move, causing the ground to shake.

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