plate tectonics
What natural disaster is most common at transform boundaries?
earthquakes
the Hawaiian islands formed over a ....
hot spot
is coal renewable or non renewable
non renewable
What kind of pollution comes from one identifiable source?
point source
: What is Earth’s rotation
spinning on its axis
which type of crust is thicker
continental
will another Hawaiian island form in the future
yes
is solar energy renewable or non renewable
renewable
What kind of pollution comes from many diffuse sources?
non point source
how long does 1 rotation take
1 day
which type of crust is more dense
oceanic
why will another Hawaian island form
Because the Pacific Plate moves over a stationary hot spot, creating a chain of islands.
list two renewable energy sources
wind, solar, hydro
give an example of a point source
pipe
what causes the seasons
earth's tilt
what type of stress is a transform fault
shear
Volcanoes with higher silica content are ___ explosive
more
is oil renewable
no
give an example of a non point source
street run off
order of solar eclipse
sun- moon- earth
why do volcanoes form at plate boundaries
Because crust is being created, destroyed, or moved, allowing magma to reach the surface.
What are two factors that affect the explosiveness of a volcano?
silica content and gas pressure
name one way you can be more sustainable
recycling
Why is sustainability important for energy use?
To ensure resources last for future generations.
order of lunar eclipse
sun- earth- moon