Tectonic Plates
Where do we find tectonic plates on earth?
A. Crust
B. Outer Core
C. Inner Core
Inner Core
What type of boundary creates fold mountains?
Convergent Boundaries
What is stored in the Core of the earth and shoots out of volcanoes when they erupt?
Magma
What scale do we use to measure earthquakes?
Richter Scale
Where did Coach Chris graduate High School?
John Hardin High School
What type of boundary results in plates RUBBING against each other?
Transform
What type of mountain is created by huge rocks that create faults in earth's surface?
Fault-Block
What is liquid rock (magma) that flows out of a volcano? (hint it is VERY hot and runs down the side of the volcano)
Lava
At what point in the Richter Scale do we consider an earthquake moderate or strong?
Magnitude 5 or higher (M.5 - M.10)
What 2 sports did Coach Chris play while at John Hardin?
Football and baseball
What type of boundary results in plates COLLIDING with each other?
Convergence Boundary
What type of mountain is formed when lava is pushed toward the surface but never creates an opening?
Dome mountain
What is a spring of naturally hot water, typically heated by underground volcanic activity?
Hot Springs
What is the area called underneath earth’s surface that is considered where an earthquake begins?
Focus
What college did/does Coach Chris go to?
Western Kentucky University (GO TOPS)
What type of boundary results in plates going AWAY from each other?
Divergent
What type of mountain is formed when lava is released from an opening in the top?
Volcanic mountain
What is this an example of? (hint most of the active volcanoes in the world are located here)
Ring of Fire
What do we call the vibration that is caused by earthquakes? (hint 2 different types)
Seismic waves
What is the name of Coach Chris weather company?
Zero Meter Chasers
What are the 3 different types of plate boundaries? Which ones cause earthquakes?
Transform, convergent and divergent. All 3 cause earthquakes
What are the 4 different types of mountains that we talked about in class?
Fold, Fault block, volcanic and dome mountains
What are the 3 types of volcanoes that we have learned about in class?
Cone, Composite and cinder-cone volcanoes
What do scientists use for determining where the epicenter is?
Seismic Waves
What is Coach Chris' favorite football and baseball teams?