Vocabulary
A natural land shape or feature
landform
Which of the Earth's layers contain soft layers on which plate float?
The mantle
We studied how many different geologic regions in Georgia? pg 68
Four
Where would you most likely find a Delta?
At the mouth of a river.
What is one tool that a seismologist uses to measure an Earthquake?
A seismograph
A break in the earth's crust
a fault
How many layers does the Earth have?
Four
Which one of Georgia’s regions do we live in?
Blue Ridge Mountain Region
How is a canyon most likely formed?
Through water erosion.
What is used to help stop sand erosion on a beach?
A jetty
Hill of sand, made and shaped by the wind.
Sand dune
What are the layers in the Earth?
Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core
Where are Sand Dunes usually found? Name 3 places
Sand Dunes are found near deserts, oceans and lakes.
What is erosion?
The process of moving sediment by wind, moving water or ice.
Why do scientists use ‘Shake Tables’?
To see if a building can withstand an earthquake.
A movement of the ground caused by a sudden release of energy in Earth’s crust
Earthquake
What is melted rock beneath the Earth’s surface called?
Magma
The Coastal Plain region is on the __________.
Coast or Ocean
What is the point on Earth’s surface right above the focus of an earthquake?
The Epicenter
Name 2 things that can be used to help control flooding.
Dams and Levees
All the kinds of landforms in a certain place.
What is the Inner Core made of?
Solid Metal
What is the region that has the rolling hills called?
The Piedmont
What causes both earthquakes and volcanoes?
Plate Movement
What benefit is there to planting plants on the side of a hill?
The roots can stop erosion and help prevent landslides.