The Scientific Method / Properties of Earth
Plate Tectonics
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Rocks and Minerals
100
These imaginary lines run vertically across the Earth and measure distance east and west of the Prime Meridian
longitude
100
What does the term Pangaea mean?
It means all of the Earth.
100
The process of one plate being forced underneath another plate is known as ____________.
subduction
100
A substance's ability to resist flow is known as its ________.
viscosity
100
_____________ is a technology where pressurized water and chemicals are used to fracture shale, in order to obtain natural gas.
Pressurization
200
These imaginary lines run horizontally across the Earth and measure distance north or south of the Equator.
latitude
200
What are two geologic events that occur due to Plate Tectonics?
Earthquakes and volcanoes
200
Most earthquakes are caused by __________.
plate movement
200
What is the depression-shaped feature at the top of the volcano known as?
Crater
200
What causes holes in some igneous rocks such as pumice?
dissolved gases
300
A ____________ is a conclusion which has been drawn using substantial proof.
theory
300
What is the name for the band of active volcanoes that surround the Pacific Ocean?
Ring of fire
300
Waves produced by earthquakes are known as _________ waves.
vibration
300
When does magma rise into the central vent?
When pressure is high enough
300
Most sinkholes in Pennsylvania form when pockets of __________ dissolve away.
limestone
400
A ____________ is a conclusion which has been drawn using observation and repeated testing, but lacks substantial proof
hypothesis
400
What is a huge tidal wave produced by earthquakes occurring on the ocean floor known as?
tsunami
400
A minimum of ________ seismograh stations are required to pinpoint the location of an earthquake's epicenter.
three
400
What is a shield volcano?
Massive volcano and is build up by sea water
400
The pressing and squeezing out of water and air between sediments is known as ________.
compaction
500
The cooridinates of the North Pole are _______.
0 degrees E, 90 degrees N
500
What features form when two continental plates collide?
Mountains
500
Earthquakes will cause the least damage to regions above _______.
bedrock
500
Name one example of a shield volcano.
Mauna Loa
500
Clastic sedimentary rocks may contain _______.
sea shells
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