Chapter 2
What is the most famous scale used for measuring an earthquakes strength
Richter magnitude scale
The study of volcanoes and related phenomena
Volcanology
A volcano that produces symmetrical, wide-based mountains alternating layers of lava and cinders
Composite volcano
A volcano that is inactive but could erupt again
Dormant volcano
What is molten rock in a reservoir beneath the surface
Magma
The most common igneous rock
Basalt
Which measurement of earthquake is based on an earthquake’s effects on people and buildings
Modified Mercalli scale
The most abundant sedimentary rock
Shale
A broad, genial sloping volcano that pours out large quantities of highly fluid lava in rather mild eruptions
Shield volcano
The type of sedimentary rock that consists of smooth pebbles in hardened sand or clay
Conglomerate