Where Am I?
Lines of longitude run___ ?
North and South
This is the wave with the most intense shaking.
The S wave
Why are some volcanoes more explosive than others?
The lava is high viscosity
What kind of environment is necessary for the formation of coal?
Swampy environment
Lines of latitude run_____?
East and West
This is the fastest wave in an earthquake.
The P-wave
Composite volcanoes are made of what?
High viscosity lava flows and ash.
What process forms oil and natural gas?
Decomposition
An imaginary line that circles the Earth at 0 degrees latitude is called the...
Equator
This is the place on the map where the earthquake happens.
The epicenter
Sheild volcanoes are made of what?
Low viscosity lava
What kind of environment is necessary for the formation of oil and natural gas?
Marine environment
What is the latitude for the North Pole?
90 degrees North.
This is the place underground where the rocks slide past each other.
The focus
Why do some volcanoes have steep slopes?
High viscosity lava does not flow far down slope.
How long does it take for coal to form?
Millions of years
Which is closer to the Equator? 35 degrees or 45 degrees.
35 degrees
How do we find the epicenter?
Triangulation
Which U.S. state has the most shield volcanoes?
Hawaii
How is oil and natural gas formed?
Through the breakdown of organic molecules