Earth's Spheres
How many spheres/parts does Earth have?
4
What are tectonic plates?
Big pieces of the Earth's surface that fit together like puzzle pieces
What is a volcano
an opening in the Earth that allows lava to rise to the surface
What is an Earthquake?
When the ground shakes
Which sphere contains all the water on Earth?
Hydrosphere
Do tectonic plates move or stay still?
they move
What is the red stuff in the volcano called?
Lava
How are earthquakes caused?
When tectonic plates crash together
Which sphere contains all the air on Earth?
Atmosphere
Are tectonic plates really big or really small
they are really big
How are volcanoes formed?
When tectonic plates move away
Name 3 effects of earthquakes
damage, ground shakes, volcanoes can erupt, tsunamis, cracks in the earth
Name an example of something within the Biosphere
living things, plants, animals, people
Name the 3 ways tectonic plates can move
1. crash together
2. move away
3. rub together/slide
Name an effect of a volcanic eruption
lava comes out, fires, damage houses, etc.
No
Name all of Earth's spheres
1. Biosphere
2. Atmosphere
3. Geosphere
4. Hydrosphere
How are mountains formed?
When tectonic plates crash together, they move the land upward, forming a volcano
What happens when a volcano erupts?
Lava explodes out the top of a volcano and flows out the sides
What is it called where two tectonic plates meet?
fault lines