Tectonic plates
How many major plates are there?
7
What is a tsunami?
A large wave created by two oceanic tectonic plates colliding
Whats the largest active volcano?
Mauna Loa, Hawaii
Is transboundary pollution contained in one place only?
No, it travels boundaries
Is climate chamge only the fault of humans?
No, climate chamge is natural to some extend.
How many minor plates are there?
8
Is rain considered a natural disaster?
No
Yes
Whats the most common type of transboundary pollution?
Water contamination
How has climate change affected the enviroment (give some examples)
Is the African plate minor or major?
Major
The fujita scale, also called the F-Scale is how tornadoes are measured. They go from F0-F6
What is magma, and how does it differ from lava
Magma is beneath the earth, while lava is on top
Does the factory work affect transboundary pollution?
Yes, it is one of the major factors
What is the greenhouse effect?
How do earthquakes occur?
Earthquakes usually occur when two plates slide over each other.
What was the largest known earthquake called?
1960 Valdivia Earthquake
What is the most famous volcano on the Sicily islands?
Etna
Where is the biggest source of pollution?
China and india
Name three greenhouse gasses
Co2, Methane, ozone
How were the Himalayan mountains created?
They were formed by the convergent boundary of the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate.
What shape building is best to withstand earthquakes?
Triangular (pyramids)
How many discovered active volcanoes are there on earth?
About 1500
What can be done to control it?
Laws and limitations
How much does deforestation affect climate change
11% of human made climate change is deforestation