True/False
Australia never has earthquakes because we aren't on a tectonic plate border
false, we had one the other day!
What is the name of the substance that is below earths surface in a volcano? Hint: When it is outside it is called LAVA
Magma
Which is the strongest possible magnitude for an earthquake from 1-10?
10
Finish the sentence. Tsunami's can be caused by underwater e______________?
Earthquakes!
Name the planets in order from the sun
M V E M J S U N
ALL natural disasters are due to tectonic plate movement
false
What is the opening of a volcano called? (hint: chickens)
the vent
Where is the epicentre of an earthquake?
above the earth's surface where the earthquake focus point happens.
As tsunamis get closer to shore, do they speed up or slow down?
slow down (and get taller)!
Name a fact about each of the rocky terrestrial planets
any reasonable answer about Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars
The ring of fire is an area where most earthquakes occur
true
What is a dormant volcano?
One that is not active/can be described as being in a deep sleep.
where is the hypocentre of an earthquake?
the point below the surface where the earthquake starts
People who have witnessed a tsunami have said that when one is coming, it sounds like this?
a train!
Name a fact about each of the gas giants
any reasonable answer about Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
a nuclear explosion is a manmade disaster
true
How many active volcanoes are there around the planet (approx) ?
Choose out of: 750, 1050, 1350
1350 active volcanoes!
side to side, slide away, slide towards, slide up and down.
What is one visual sign that a tsunami could occur?
Why is the moon illuminated during a full moon?
Just like the Earth, half of the Moon is lit by the Sun while the other half is in darkness. When we see a full moon, the moon is directly on the opposite side of the earth to the sun.
tectonic plates are found in the MANTLE part of the earth's layers
false, they form the earth's CRUST
Many volcanoes are found in an area called the ring of fire. Which ocean does this border?
The Pacific Ocean
Where do most earthquakes occur? (name for the location)
The ring of fire.
what does the word "tsunami" mean in Japanese?
Harbour wave
New moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent.