Physical Structures/Characteristics
A large body of salt water.
Ocean
Which two continents were said to fit together like a jigsaw puzzle? (Hint: Starts with letters S and A)
South America and Africa
True or false: lava and magma are the same thing.
False. Magma describes molten rock found underneath the Earth’s surface. It becomes lava when it is released during a volcanic eruption.
Why were many survivors in danger after the tsunami?
They faced dirty water, mosquitoes, diseases, and overcrowding in the emergency camps.
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
What is the invisible line that passes through the Earth?
The equator!
What is the name of the single supercontinent? And what does the name mean?
Pangea, it means all lands
Volcanoes that have not erupted in a long time but is not considered extinct and could erupt again in the future are called?
Dormant volcanoes
When did the Indian Ocean tsunami occur?
December 26, 2004
Name all 5 oceans.
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic Ocean.
How many continents does Earth have?
Seven
How old is the Earth?
4.6 Billion years old
What is the difference between an active and extinct volcano?
- Active volcanoes continue to pour out lava.
- Extinct volcanoes are not expected to erupt again.
How many people died in the disaster?
Over 150,000 people died
What are the two kinds of tectonic plates?
Oceanic and continental
What are the three parts of the Earth? (Must be in order)
The crust, mantle, and core
Who named the Pacific Ocean?
Ferdinand Magellan
Where are the world's active volcanoes located?
In the Ring of Fire
What happened to the waves when they reached shallow water?
They slowed down and gained height
What is the deepest point in the ocean?
Challenger Deep
How much of Earth does the Pacific Ocean cover? (Hint: %)
Covers about 28% of Earth's surface.
The first formal statement about the theory of continental drift in 1912 was discussed by which scientist?
Alfred Wegener
What is a volcano?
A geological landform that begins as a long, narrow crack in the Earth's crust
What caused the tsunami?
Caused by stress between the Indian Plate and the Burma Plate
What did the Pacific Ocean mean to the people who first lived on its islands?
They viewed the ocean as their universe