Natural Disasters
The shaking of Earth's surface due to the movement of tectonic plates
what is an earthquake
long-term changes in temperature precipitation and weather patterns due to natural and human factors
what is climate change
a natural feature of the Earth's surface
what is a landform
energy from the Sun that can be used for electricity and Heating
what is solar energy
a powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters
what is a hurricane
the large scale removal of trees from forest often for agriculture or development
what is deforestation
the process by which rock soil and sand are worn Away by wind water or ice
what is erosion
energy generated by wind turbines using the movement of air
what is wind energy
a mountain that erupts with molten rock Ash and gases from beneath the earth's surface
what is a volcano
the growth of cities and the movement of people from rural to urban areas
what is urbanization
the theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into plates that move and cause geological events
what is plate tectonics
energy sources like coal oil and natural gas were formed from ancient plants and animals
what are fossil fuels
the rapid movement of rock and soil down a slope
what is a landslide
using resources in a way that meets present needs without harming future Generations
what is sustainability
a valley formed by glacial erosion
what is an U-shaped valley
heat energy from beneath the earth's surface
what is geothermal energy
a large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
what is a tsunami
the presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects
what is pollution
rock formed the accumulation and compression of mineral and organic particles
what is sedimentary rock
the excessive use of Natural Resources Beyond sustainable levels
what is over consumption