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There are a number of natural disasters that can strike across the globe. Two that are frequently linked to one another are earthquakes and tsunamis. Both of them can cause a great amount of devastation when they hit. However, tsunamis are the direct result of earthquakes and cannot happen without them.

The Earth has three main parts. They are the crust, the mantle, and the core. The crust is the outer layer of the Earth. It is not a single piece of land. Instead, it is comprised of a number of plates. There are a few enormous plates and many smaller ones. These plates essentially rest upon the mantle, which is fluid. As a result, the plates are in constant

– yet slow – motion. The plates may move away from or toward other plates. In some cases, they collide violently with the plates adjoining them. The movement of the plates causes tension in the rock. Over a long time, this tension may build up. When it is released, an earthquake happens.Tens of thousands of earthquakes happen every year. The vast majority are so small that only scientific instruments can perceive them. Others are powerful enough that people can feel them, yet they cause little harm or damage. More powerful earthquakes, however, can cause buildings, bridges, and other structures to collapse. They may additionally injure and skill thousands of people and might even cause the land to change it appearance.

Since most of the Earth’s surface is water, numerous earthquakes happen beneath the planet’s oceans. Underwater earthquakes cause the seafloor to move. This results in the displacement of water in the ocean. When this occurs, a tsunami may form. This is a wave that forms on the surface and moves in all directions from the place where the earthquake happened. A tsunami moves extremely quickly and can travel thousnads of kilometres. As it approaches land, the water near the coast gets sucked out to sea. This causes the tsunamis to increase in height. Minutes later, the tsunami arrives. A large tsunami – one more than ten meters in height – can travel far inland. As it does that, it can flood the land, destroy human settlements, and kill large numbers of people

The word “perceive” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to________.

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The larger the area of forest is destroyed, _________

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Overpopulation is a short way to lead to poor, illiteracy and social evils.

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When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say that they are in favor ________ science fiction.

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When the manager of our company retires, the deputy manager will ______that position.

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“It was your fault. You broke my windows,” said the woman to him.

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They were late for the meeting because of the heavy snow.

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I think I should have _______ your mother while I was passing.

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Liz is telling Andrew about her first novel.

                 Liz. "Guess what? My first novel has just been published.

                   " Andrew. "____________"

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Paul has just sold his  _______ car and intends to buy a new one.

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Mrs. Smith and her students are visiting the zoo.

Mike. "Can I feed the gorilla, Mrs. Smith?"

Mrs. Smith. "______”.The sign says 'No feeding the animals'."

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I'm sure he will be home and dry in the interview because he has good qualifications and wide experience.

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My grandfather _______ for this company for over thirty years and then retired.

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He usually stays in peace in stressful situations but this time he really lost his head.

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To save energy, all the lights should be turned off before going out.