Plate Tectonics / Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Tsunamis
Tornados
Random
100
Which layers of earth's crust do tectonic plates move on top of?
Asthenosphere
100
What is the term that describes melted rock underground.
MAGMA
100
A tsunami is usually caused by this
Eadrthquakes
100
Where in the United States do most of the tornadoes occur each year?
Tornado Alley
100
Who is on the front of the two dollar bill?
Thomas Jefferson
200
The San Andreas Fault is a form of this type of plate boundary?
Transform
200
This type of lava is known as
Pāhoehoe
200
Tsunamis most often occur near this type of plate boundary.
Convergent / Subduction zones
200
When (months) do most tornadoes occur in the United States?
Spring
200
Name this country
Greece
300
The area surrounding the Pacific Ocean that has many of the worlds volcanoes and earthquakes due to their locations near plate boundaries is known as this?
Ring of Fire
300
This type of volcanic structure is known as
Fissure
300
Other than an earthquake, what else can cause a tsunami?
Asteroid, Landslide, Underwater volcano
300
The rotating cloud at the base of a super-cell thunderstorm where a funnel cloud can form from is known as this
Wall Cloud
300
List three of Taylor Swifts Boyfriends
Travis Kelce
Jake G
Adam Young
John Mayer
Taylor Laughtner
Lucas Till
Joe Jonas
Zac Efron
400
"VII: Damage is negligible in buildings of good design and construction; but slight to moderate in well-built ordinary structures; damage is considerable in poorly built or badly designed structures; some chimneys are broken. Noticed by motorists."
This is an example of a damage assessment of which earthquake rating scale?
Mercalli Scale
400
What is the composition of the magma in this type of volcano?
Mafic
Rich in Iron
Low in silica
400
What is a sign one could look for of an incoming tsunami?
receding shoreline
earthquake near a subduction zone and a coastal town
Roaring sound
400
If a tornado warning is given, what should you do to protect yourself from the hazards of a tornado
Underground, Most middle room, into a bathtube, helmet on, mattress or pillows over you.
400
Name this sport
Quidditch
500
Describe why many apartment buildings in developing countries FAIL, when a strong earthquake occurs nearby
The apartment buildings are poorly constructed and they "Pancake"
500
Rate these volcanoes in terms of explosiveness:
1 is low --- 4 is high
Continental Caldera, Shield, Cinder Cone, Stratovolcano,
1. Shield
2. Cinder Cone
3. Stratovolcano
4. Continental Caldera
500
If there is no hills near by, how could you protect yourself from a severe tsunami?
Tree, tall well constructed building like school or hospital, tall structure, float in a car
500
Describe the the types of air needed to produce the largest super-cell thunderstorms that produce the biggest tornadoes.
Dry, cold and humid air
500
**Daily Double** Name one building = 400 points Name both buildings = 800 points
Empire State Building
Chrysler Building