Volcanoes
What is the atmosphere?
A layer of gasses held in place by earths gravity.
What are tectonic plates?
Giant plates that move slowly underneath the earth's crust.
One wind turbine can provide electricity for how many homes?
Up to 300
How are volcanoes formed?
From tectonic plates grinding, sliding, or pulling one another
What is the atmosphere made up of?
78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and smaller amounts of argon, carbon dioxide, helium, and neon.
What two types of plates are there?
Oceanic and Continental
What are some downsides to using wind turbines?
They accidentally kill hundreds of birds.
Where are volcanoes usually found?
The meeting point of tectonic plates
How does the atmosphere help form weather?
Pressure systems. These pressure systems move air, which creates wind. Changes in the air temperature and pressure sets the air in motion.
What happens when two tectonic plates slide past each other?
An earthquake
By 2050 what could become the main power source?
Solar Energy
What was the name of the volcano that devastated Pompeii?
Mount Vesuvius
Which atmosphere layer is closest to the earth?
Troposphere
What is the name of the area where multiple volcanoes has formed along the plate boundaries?
The Ring of Fire
What is Geothermal energy?
Heat from within the earth
What are the four different types of volcano?
Cinder Cone, Stratovolcano, Shield Volcano,and Lava Dome
What are all the different types of atmospheres?
Exosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, and Troposphere
How do tectonic plates causes tsunamis?
The plates under the earth suddenly shift and this pushes the water in a direction which can be a very destructive force
What are some renewable forms of clean energy?
Energy, Wind, Hydropower, and Geothermal