The Scientific Method/ Properties of Earth
Plate Techtonics
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Rocks and Minerals
100
What is a conclusion that has been drawn using observation, but is lacking substantial proof?
A theory.
100
What is the primary cause of earthquakes?
Transform Boundaries.
100
What is the scale that demonstrates the intensity or damage caused by an earthquake?
The Modified Mercalli scale.
100
What is ropy magma that cools slowly?
Pahoehoe
100
What causes holes in igneous rocks such as pumice?
Dissolved Chemicals
200
Which is not a branch of Earth Science: Astrology, Oceanography, Geology, or Meteorology?
Astrology
200
What forms trenches and volcanic islands?
Oceanic-oceanic convergent boundaries.
200
What is the scale that measures the energy or magnitude of the earthquake?
The Richter Scale
200
Mafic lava is _____ and _____ than felsic lava
thinner, darker
200
What is the name of the technology used to fracture shale using water and chemicals?
Fracking
300
What branch of Earth Science is the moon in?
Astronomy.
300
What forms mid-ocean ridges?
Divergent Boundaries
300
Do higher magnitude or lower magnitude earthquakes occur more often?
Lower magnitude
300
Jagged mafic lava that has cooled quickly is called...
AA
300
What is the softest known material?
Talc
400
What branch of Earth Science is light in the atmosphere in?
Meteorology
400
What forms trenches and inland volcanoes?
Oceanic-continental Convergent Boundaries
400
What is the point directly above where the earthquake occured?
Epicenter
400
What is the smallest type of pyroclast?
Volcanic Ash
400
Minerals that break along smooth, flat surfaces are called?
Cleavage
500
What occurs when the sun is fully north of the equator?
Summer Solstice
500
What forms non-volcanic mountains?
Continental-continental convergent boundaries.
500
What is the name of the region with the world's most volcanoes?
The Ring of Fire
500
What characteristic do minerals not have?
They are organic
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