Plate Tectonics
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
The Atmosphere
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A long, narrow crack in the Earth's surface
What is a fault
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The point where the first motion/slipping of an earthquake begins
What is the focus
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A type of volcano built by thin, runny lava that spreads over large distances- not very tall, gently sloping sides
What is a shield volcano
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The climate zone where most humans on Earth live
What is Temperate Climate Zone
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Core, Mantle, Crust
What are the layers of the Earth
200
The supercontinent that existed when all continents were joined together in one large landmass
What is Pangea
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These waves move up and down, like a rope
What are secondary waves
200
The Ring of Fire follows plate boundaries that meet around this ocean
What is the Pacific Ocean
200
These are the two main factors that help predict the climate of a region.
What are precipitation and temperature
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The higher the altitude, the lower the temperature
What is the relationship between altitude and climate
300
The theory developed by Alfred Wegener that talks about how millions of years ago Earth's landmasses were joined together like jigsaw puzzle pieces
What is Continental Drift
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The instrument used to measure the waves produced by an earthquake
What is a seismometer
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This type of volcano has layers built by lava and ash/cinders- very tall- explosive eruptions
What is a Composite or Stratovolcano
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The measure of distance above sea level
What is altitude
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This has two names: one when it is inside the Earth's crust, and another once it erupts to the surface
What is magma and lava
400
A physical structure on the Earth's surface (ex.-Mountains, Rivers, Valleys, Caves, Plateaus)
What is a geological feature
400
These are events that can be triggered by earthquakes
What are Tsunamis and Landslides
400
Mars is the home to this volcano, the largest one in our solar system
What is Olympus Mons
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Mountain/Ocean Effect ***Must draw diagram and label all parts for points!!**
What is Windward, Leeward, Rainshadow, Moist Air, Dry Air, Ocean
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The point on Earth's surface that is directly above the center of an earthquake
What is the epicenter
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Compression, tension, shearing **Must name correct fault and boundary for each**
What is Convergent = compression = reverse Divergent = tension = normal Transform = shearing = strike-slip
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These are the three different building design elements used to help reduce the damage to buildings during earthquakes
What is cross-bracing, tapered design, large footprint
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This is the type of plate boundary that usually results in creating volcanoes (**HINT**.... subduction)
What is a convergent boundary
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This measures the atmosphere over time, while this measures the atmosphere at the current moment
What are Climate (over time) and Weather (current moment)
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Primary, Secondary, Surface
What are the three types of waves associated with Earthquakes
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