EARTHQUAKES
What is the epicenter?
The place on the surface of the earth where the earthquake occurs.
Where do hurricanes begin to form?
They form over water.
Where do most of the tsunamis happen?
In the Pacific Ocean.
Where do tornadoes begin to form?
They form over land.
What is the name of the hot liquid rock inside the volcano.
Magma.
TRUE OR FALSE: An earthquake can trigger a tsunami.
True.
TRUE OR FALSE: Normally, a tornado last more time than a hurricane.
False, a tornado's lifetime is short. By contrast, a hurricane's lifecycle can last from days to weeks.
How are earthquakes and tsunamis related?
A tsunami is caused by an earthquake on the ocean floor that creates damaging waves.
How long does a tornado last?
The typical time is around 5 to perhaps 10 minutes.
How is a volcano that has consistent activity called?
Active.
The Earth’s outer layer is made up of large, moving pieces called _____________.
Tectonic plates
What is the name of a relatively calm area in the center of the storm?
The Eye.
What is a series of tsunami waves called?
Wave train.
How do tornadoes form?
A tornado forms from a large thunderstorm.
What material or substance forms the grey cloud that rises out the top of a volcano?
Volcanic ash
What can be defined as an underground focus point of an earthquake?
The hypocenter.
What are the categories of the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale?
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating.
How high tsunami waves can get? (The maximum)
Tsunamis may reach a maximum vertical height onshore above sea level 30 meters.
In which seasons do tornadoes occur?
All seasons! :)
What is the opening of a volcano called?
A vent. ("crater" is correct too)
How is called the scale that measures earthquakes?
The Richter's Scale.
How do we measure hurricanes?
With the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
How can we tell if a tsunami is coming?
With the MISR (the Multi-angle Imaging Spectro Radiometer) it's a NASA tool that watches for tsunamis from space.
How do we measure tornadoes?
We measure tornadoes with the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale)
What is the name given to the volcanoes located in the Pacific Ocean?
The Pacific Ring of Fire ("The Ring of Fire" is also correct).