Earthquakes
An earthquake happens when plates?
two tectonic plates move against each other and release built up pressure
What shape is the Ring of Fire in?
It is in an open ring shape.
Lava and magma are both hot, but one is under the crust and one is over the crust on the surface. True or False.
True
Thunder is very bright and you can see it flash. True or False.
False.
Earthquakes can be measured by scientists to record how strong they were. True or False.
True
Lots of earthquakes and volcanoes happen where?
along the faults of the Ring of Fire.
What is the definition for the word volcano?
A volcano is a mountain having a crater through which lava erupts from.
Hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes can all cause damage to human made buildings and structures. True or False.
True.
What plate boundaries cause earthquakes?
Convergent, divergent, and transform.
The Ring of Fire is located...
around the edge of the Pacific Tectonic plate
Which plate boundary creates volcanoes?
Convergent boundary.
There can be lightning in a thunder storm. True or False.
True.
What other natural disasters can earthquakes cause?
Landslides and tsunami.
What is the definition for the Ring of Fire?
The Ring of Fire is a plate boundary in the Pacific Ocean where most earthquakes and volcanoes occur.
What are damages caused by volcanoes?
Burns to humans
Lava can destroy buildings
Ash can contaminate water
Tsunamis
Pollution
What is a tsunami?
A tsunami is a high sea wave caused by an earthquake.
Earthquakes usually happen in the center (not on the edge) of a tectonic plate. True or False.
FALSE
How many volcanoes are in the Ring of Fire?
There are about 450 active volcanoes.
What is the name of the world's biggest volcano?
It's the Mauna Loa in Hawaii.
What is the eye of a hurricane?
It is the center of the storm.