Vocabulary
Scientist that study the Earth are called this
Geologists
What is a volcano?
An opening in the earth's crust through which solid and liquid rock, ash and gases escape.
What is the Focus
The point within the Earth where an earthquake rupture starts
What is the atmosphere?
The gaseous layer around the earth
What is Mrs. Carby's Favourite Colour?
Black!! Duh!
All water on Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers and underground water
Hydrosphere
Where to volcanoes typically occur?
Along the plate boundaries, or along the tectonic plates
What is the epicenter?
The point at the surface of the Earth above the focus
Which layer is made out of nickle and iron?
The Core
How old is Mrs. Carby?
35.. ALMOST 36
Shaking that you will feel during an Earthquake comes from this.
Seismic waves
What is molten rock called?
Magma
What is the fault line?
A fracture in the rocks that make up the earth's crust
This layer makes up 2/3rds of the mass of the Earth
Mantle
How long has Mrs. Carby been teaching?
13 years!
An american developed this in 1935 to measure magnitude of earthquakes
Richter Scale
What are one of the ways that we can tell a volcano is going to erupt?
1. Increased earthquake activity
2. Ground temp rising
3. Lifting of the ground
Why would Geologists be concerned with focus of an Earthquake? What can it tell them?
Where the epicenter is, so that's where it would be most harmful to people
This layer radiates heat into the atmosphere
Crust
What is Mrs. Carby's favourite place to travel?
Japan
the process of sediments being carried, usually at the bottom of oceans, lakes, and rivers.
What are the three types of volcanoes?
What does a Richter Scale measure?
The amount of energy released by an earthquake.
Which layer has Fossil Fuels? (Ex. Oil, natural gas, coal etc)
Lithosphere/Crust
What was Mrs. Carby's old school's name?
St. Thomas Aquinas.. BUT NOW I'M A PROUD LION!