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Earthquake & Volcano Review
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The cracks in Earth’s crust are called __. A.Ridges B. Continents C. Tunnels D. Faults
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Waves of energy generated (started) by an earthquake that travel through earth are called ___. A Seismic waves B. Rolling waves C. Breaking waves D. Earth waves
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A. Seismic waves
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The point on Earth’s surface where the earthquake is the strongest & most damaging is called the ___. A.Trigger B. Center C. Epicenter D. Breaking point
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C. Epicenter
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The area under Earth’s surface where rock is stressed until it breaks & starts an earthquake is called the ___. A.Core B. Focus C.Rock Fall D.Mantle
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B. Focus
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Roman numerals are used in the scale that shows the reported damage level in an area hit by an earthquake. Which scale is this? A.Mercalli Scale B.Richter Scale C.Earthquake Scale D. Geiger Scale
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A. Mercalli Scale
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The earthquake in Japan was reported as a 9.0 on the Richter Scale. What does this mean? A.How long the quake lasted B. The size/magnitude of the quake C. The time of day the quake began D. How much it will cost for repairs
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B. The size/magnitude of the quake
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What is the term for a formation near a weak spot in Earth’s crust where magma comes up to the surface? A.Geysers B.Tsunamis C.Volcanoes D. Earthquakes
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C. Volcanoes
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A string of islands that forms where 2 convergent plates collide is called ___. A.A mountain range B.An island arc C.A trench D. A subduction zone
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B. An island arc
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Choose 2 examples of island arcs. A.The Hawaiian Islands B.The Mexican Islands C.The Caribbean Islands D.The Aleutian Islands
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C. The Caribbean Islands D. The Aleutian Islands
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Hot Springs & Geysers are 2 examples of __. These may be found near areas of past or present volcanic activity. A.Areas of geothermal activity B. Areas where old people live C.Areas of muddy water D.Areas where the ground is cooler
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A. Areas of geothermal activity Heat Earth
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Where does magma form? A.In the outer core B. In the inner core C.In the mantle D.In the crust
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Magma forms in the MANTLE! C.
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Do volcanoes form at transform boundaries?
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No. They form at subduction zones @convergent boundaries.
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Where do the Hawaiian Island form?
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In the Pacific Ocean over a HOT SPOT.
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If a volcano erupts ___, the magma is thin and flows easily. A.Explosively B.Quietly C.Pyroclastically D.Strobolian
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B. Quietly Explosively would be thick & sticky. The other two don’t make any sense
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Name the volcano type:
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1. Cinder cone 2. Shield 3. Composite
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Wide, gently sloping volcanic mountains like the ones in Hawaii are called __. A.Caldera B.Cinder Cone C.Shield D.Composite
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C. Shield
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A tall, cone-shaped volcano that has explosive eruptions would be a __. A.Cinder cone B.Shield C.Composite
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A cone shaped mountain that erupts ash, cinders, & bombs is a ___ volcano. A.Cinder cone B.Shield C.Composite
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A. Cinder cone
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Huge ocean waves created by an underwater earthquake or plate movement is a ___. A.Sea surge B.Caldera C.Tsunami D.Tidal wave
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C. Tsunami
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When a volcano collapses, a huge hole forms in the top. This called a ___. A.Fault B.Cavern C.Crater D.Caldera
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Why is it important to be able to predict where or when an earthquake may happen?
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