Landforms
Which 2 forces cause slow changes to Earth's surface?
Weathering and Erosion
How many continents are there?
7
Who erupts Arnold's volcano at the beginning of the story?
Carlos
Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and Tsunamis are examples of...
rapid changes to Earth
What is molten rock called when its still beneath the surface?
magma
What is a landform that is large areas of flat land?
plains
How many oceans are there?
5
Dorothy Ann (DA)
tectonic plates
What is the area around the Pacific Ocean where many volcanoes and earthquakes occur called?
The Ring of Fire
Name 2 of the great lakes.
What is the largest continent?
Asia
What is Jim's job?
a volcanologist
What is a giant ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake called?
a tsunami
According to the episode, what do underwater volcanoes form when they erupt and create new land?
an island
What is a dry area with extremely jagged structures and rough conditions?
The Badlands
What continent is also the biggest desert?
Antarctica
Which volcano did the students explore?
Kilauea
What is another natural disaster that could be caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or tsunamis?
Landslides
What is the specific term for the hole at the top of a volcano that lava comes out of?
The crater (or vent)
What is an area of land called that is surrounded by water on 3 sides?
a peninsula
What is the smallest ocean?
the arctic ocean
Name 3 of Jim's volcanologist tools.
suit, level, gloves, thermometer, gas bottle, binoculars, tape measure, compass, radio
What is the center, or origin point, of an earthquake called?
the epicenter
What was the loudest volcano ever recorded?
Krakatoa