P-wave/S-waves
Hot Spot
Alluvial Fan
100

How are P-waves and S-waves produced?

By Earthquakes

100

Where do Hot spots form?

The mantle

100

What is the cause of the alluvial fan?

Flowing water that interacts with mountains, hills, or the steep walls of canyons.

200

Which way do P-waves move?

p-waves move back and fourth.

200

What do Hot spots form?

A volcano

200

Is alluvial fans formed by erosion or deposition?

Deposition

300

Which way do S-waves move?

S-waves move up and down.

300

Is Hot spots rare?

Yes

300

What is another name for the Alluvial fan

Alluvial cone

400

Which wave can only travel through solids?

S-waves

400

What US state has an active hot spot?

Hawaii

400

Where are alluvial fans most common?

deserts

500

Which wave is the first to arrive from an earthquake?

P-waves

500

How is the Hot spot formed?

The heat that fuels the hot spot comes from very deep in the planet. This heat causes the mantle in that region to melt. The molten magma rises up and breaks through the crust to form a volcano.
500

How are Alluvial fans formed?

When water and sediments pass through a narrow gap between hills, mountains or canyon walls and then slows down and spread out when it reaches an open plain.

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