Landforms
A physical feature of earth's surface.
(mountains, hills, etc.)
landform
a scientist who studies rocks
geologist
an opening in the earth's crust where lava comes out
volcano
when the earth shakes
earthquake
a tall landform with a flat top
plateau
the theory of how the continents move
plate tectonics
once magma reaches the surface it is called
lava
the place under the ground where the earthquake happens
focus
The outermost layer of the earth
crust
when lava is inside the ground it is called
magma
Hawaii is what kind of island
island chain
the place above the ground where the earthquake happens
epicenter
the layer of the earth below the crust
mantle
What scientist came up with continental drift
alfred wegner
what are the three types of volcanoes?
cinder cone, shield, composite
earthquake strength is measured in
magnitude
the inner most layer of the earth
inner core
what was the name of the supercontinent when all the continents were still together
Pangea
What is the opening in a volcano called, where the magma comes out
vent
a giant wave created by earthquakes
tsunami