The theory that Earth's crust is broken up into pieces, which move slowly causing events such as Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Mountains, and Volcanic Activity
What is plate tectonics
100
Lava/Magma originate from this layer of Earth
What is the mantle
100
Oceanography, Geology, Meteorology, Astronomy
What are the 4 branches of Earth Science
100
Major fault located in San Francisco California
What is the San Andreas Fault
100
The process of experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions. Starts with ask a question...
What is the scientific method
200
This scientist most likely studies plate movement
What is a geologist
200
Name given to the large amount of volcanic activity along the Pacific Plate
What is the Ring of Fire
200
The theory that the galaxies are moving apart from each other.
What is the Big Bang
200
This instrument is used to measure the magnitude of an Earthquake
What is a seismograph
200
A scientific paper that explains procedures performed in a lab and the results. Written in 3rd person
What is a lab report
300
The layer between the crust and mantle where the tectonic plates are located
What is the Lithosphere
300
Volcanoes that do not occur along plate boundaries. These areas usually form islands
What is a hot spot
300
This layer makes up 2/3 of the Earth's Mass
What is the mantle
300
Caused by a shift in plates in oceanic crust or underwater volcanic activity.
What is a tsunami
300
The reaction between yeast, hydrogen peroxide, and water. Releases a lot of oxygen
What is elephant toothpaste
400
The layer between the crust and mantle where convection currents drive tectonic plate movement
What is the asthenosphere
400
Name 2 of the 4 types of volcanoes
What is a Shield, Cinder Cone, Composite
400
A point whose latitude is 0 degrees
What is the Equator
400
Earthquakes usually occur at these plate boundies
What are transform plates
400
Nuclear activity occurs in this layer of Earth
What is the inner core
500
The idea that once upon a time, there was once a supercontinent that existed.
What is Pangea
500
A country that was formed due to volcanic activity along the Eurasian and North American Plate
What is Iceland
500
Name 3 major plate zones
What are
Eurasian Plate
African Plate
Pacific Plate
Arctic Plate
South American Plate
Australian Plate