Plate Tectonics
What is a divergent boundary?
when two plates diverge or move in the opposite direction
What is evaporation?
water turns from a liquid to a gas
Name 3 examples of renewable resources
multiple answers
The point in Earth's interior where the energy release of an earthquake occurs is the
focus
What is the principle that states "energy can never be created or destroyed, only transferred" called?
conservation of energy
What process created the high mountains of the Himalayas?
convergent plate boundaries - collision of tectonic plates
What is transpiration?
evaporation from trees and plants
Name 2 examples of non-renewable resources
multiple answers
The point on the surface of the earth where an earthquake first hits is the
epicenter
What is the energy transformation of a toaster? (need at least 3)
What are the positive results of volcanic eruptions?
rock and soil are enriched with valuable minerals
What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?
the sun
What kind of pollution do cars affect?
air
The most destructive seismic waves are ________
surface waves
What are the only two types of energy that can be either kinetic or potential?
mechanical and electrical
Plates on the lithosphere float on the __________
asthenosphere
Which part of the water cycle is directly responsible for returning water to the soil?
precipitation
Where is most water of the hydrosphere found?
surface (oceans)
18. Plates slide past one another at __________ boundaries
transform
What are the 4 types of potential energy?
chemical electrical nuclear mechanical
transform
What are the two factors that drive the water cycle?
sun and gravity
What percentage of water in the hydrosphere is freshwater?
0.7-2.5%
The _____________ waves are the first to reach a seismograph after an earthquake.
primary
What are the 5 types of kinetic energy?
electrical mechanical radiant thermal sound