Earthquakes
What is an earthquake?
A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
What is a volcano?
An opening in the Earth's surface where molten rock, ash, and gases escape
What are fossils
Fossils are the remains or traces of ancient living things preserved in rock.
What are the two types of energy?
Renewable and Nonrenewable
How much of Earth is covered by water?
71%
What causes an earthquake?
Movement of tectonic plates, fault lines, volcanic activity
What is a tectonic plate?
Large pieces of the Earth's surface that can move
What are trace fossils?
Evidence of an organism's activity (footprints, burrows).
Where does solar energy come from?
The Sun
How much of Earth’s water is freshwater?
3%
Name a type of earthquake.
Tectonic Earthquake, Volcanic Earthquake, Collapse Earthquake
What is magma?
Molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface
What are body fossils?
Actual parts of the organism (bones, teeth).
Which energy source comes from plants, wood, or even animal waste?
Biomass Energy
What is groundwater?
Water underground in soil and rocks
Name a type of fault.
Normal faults, reverse faults, strike-slip faults
What is the shape of a shield volcano?
Broad and gently sloping
Where can you find fossils?
Riverbeds, sedimentary rock layers, cliffs and canyons
What is natural gas used for?
Heating homes and cooking
How much of Earth’s water is saltwater?
97%
What is a seismograph?
A instrument that records the shaking during an earthquake
The bowl-shaped area at the top of the volcano formed by eruptions is called the.....
What tools do scientists use to investigate fossils?
Brushes, chisels and cameras
What do we use to turn moving water into electricity?
Damns
What is the main job of oceans?
Regulate climate and help marine life