Plate Tectonics / Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Tsunamis
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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

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