Tsunami
What does tsunami mean?
Harbor Wave
When building a tornado-resistant home, engineers focus heavily on this specific part of the house.
The Roof!
TRIPLE TIME: What are the main four layers of the Earth?
inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust
Where did Cynthia get all the Chobani yogurt cups from?
Diego!
DAILY DOUBLE Which country created a large tsunami wall and how tall is it?
Japan and 50 feet
What does the F-Scale range from?
F0 to F5
How much did clay cost when building our volcanoes?
$50
DAILY DOUBLE What is Cynthia's cat's name?
Figaro
Instead of solid walls, coastal engineers build houses with this so the ocean's energy can pass safely underneath.
Stilts
TRIPLE TIME: For 300 points per state. In the tri-state tornado of 1925, which three states did it pass through?
Eastern Missouri, Southern Illinois and Southern Indiana
What is the main difference between magma and lava?
Magma is melted rock that is still under the Earth's surface; lava is melted rock that has broken through to the surface.
What scientist of the month did Cynthia leave on the board for most of the year?
Mary Golda Ross
NOAA helps with sending out warnings to people about Tsunamis. What does NOAA stand for?
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Why do tornadoes usually look dark or gray in color?
Because of all the dust, dirt, and debris they pick up off the ground as they move
This is the giant, horseshoe-shaped area around the Pacific Ocean where most of the world's volcanoes and earthquakes happen.
The Ring of Fire
What animal is constantly found in the science room all year long?
Crickets!
Besides earthquakes, what are two other events that can move enough water to cause a tsunami?
Underwater landslides and volcanic eruptions.
What does the F from the F-Scale stand for?
Fujita
What happens at a subduction zone to create a volcano?
One tectonic plate slides underneath another plate !
When making lollipops, what are the three most popular flavors?
Vanilla, Peach, and Watermelon