Spheres
what are the four spheres of earth?
- Lithosphere
- Hydrosphere
- Atmosphere
- Biosphere
Volcanic eruptions and Earthquakes
What causes a volcanic eruption?
The pressure of two tectonic plates.
shane's real name?
Shane Lee Yaw
what are the three parts of the earths internal structure?
- Crust
- Mantle
- Core
which two sphere are mostly responsible for the water cycle?
- Hydrosphere
- Atmosphere
What is a fault?
Cracks along the edges or in the middle of tectonic plates
Where are most volcanoes formed?
Along the border of the Pacific Ocean
When is shane's birthday?
July 19th
What is the core made of?
Iron and Nickel
which sphere do we live on?
Lithosphere
What do tectonic plates float on?
The upper mantle.
what is a subduction zone?
An area with many volcanoes
Who is Shane's boyfriend?
Ryland Adams
which part of earths internal structure has the largest radius?
The core
which sphere occupies 70% of our earth?
Hydrosphere
What are the three things tectonic plates do to eachother?
Rub against eachother
Collide with eachother
Move apart from eachother
Where is the "Ring of Fire?"
Along the border of the Pacific Ocean
True or False?
Shane went to vidcon in 2009
True
What is the mantle made of?
Partially melted rock
which sphere has 4 layers?
Atmosphere
True or False?
Tectonic plates are everywhere
True
Name the two types of volcanoes
- Stratovolcano
- Shield Volcano
March 16th
Name the seven layers of the earth you'd encounter if you dug a hole from Canada to Australia
Crust, Mantle, Outer core, Inner core, Outer core, Mantle, Crust