Vocabulary
The point at the surface of the Earth above the focus
Epicenter
The name of molten rock above the Earth's surface
Lava
Which scale is commonly used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake?
Richter Scale
Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?
Crust
How many years have I been teaching?
14 years
This volcano has lava that is very thick. It is a very low and wide, almost like a warrior.
Shield Volcano
The name of molten rock that is beneath the Earth's surface
magma
what is the primary cause of earthquakes?
Tectonic Plates
gaseous layer that surrounds the Earth
Atmosphere
How many siblings (if any) do I have? *Be specific*
1 brother
All the water on earth
Hydrosphere
What is the main cause of a volcanoes eruption?
sudden release of energy from the Earth (Tectonic plates vibrating and hitting each other causes the release of energy)
The point below the Earth's surface that is directly below the Epicenter is called the?
Focus
Which layer is directly below the Crust?
Mantle
What did I study at University? I got a teaching degree.. but in what subject?
Phys Ed
the study of Earth, it's history, shape, and composition
Geology
What is the "Pacific Ring" known for?
Having many volcanoes and earthquakes
Magnitude is another word to explain what about Earthquakes?
size, or how big of an earthquake it was
This layer is made up of molten liquid rock and is about 2200 km thick
outer core
Who did I teach math with at my old school?
Mr. Diachuk
Waves that transmit the energy released by an earthquake.
Seismic wave
This type of volcano has different layers of lava and as the lava hardens, trapped gas can cause it to explode into big chunks of rock and solid lava
composite volcano
What is a series of large ocean waves caused by an underwater earthquake called?
Tsunami
This layer is solid iron and nickel
Inner core
What is my cat's name? (He is a boy.. it starts with an L..)
Leroy