Earthquakes
Earthquakes release energy in the form of _________________.
seismic waves
a huge seismic sea wave
Erupted magma is called _______.
lava
Hurricanes are best described as...
large, rotating weather system of moving winds that can be highly destructive.
What is climate?
weather pattern over several decades or longer
Earthquakes typically occur at _________________.
plate boundaries/faults
"Tsunami" is Japanese for ______________.
harbor wave
Where do most volcanoes exist?
The Ring of Fire
Hurricanes cannot occur in _________________.
high-friction environments.
The term climate change is used interchangeably with ___________.
global warming
The place where an earthquake starts is called the _______ of the earthquake.
focus
Tsunamis are typically caused by...
earthquakes/volcanic eruption
What are the 3 types of volcanoes?
Cinder cone, shield, composite
A hurricane rotates about its eye, which is a...
calm area of low pressure
Gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor that warm our earth with assistance from solar energy are called _________________.
greenhouse gases
Earthquakes are measured by a _______________.
seismometer
Where do most tsunamis occur?
Which type of volcano erupts runny lava?
Shield
Hurricanes are also known as _____________ and ___________.
typhoons/tropical cyclones
Earth experiences ice ages partly because there are variations in Earth's...
tilt and orbit.
The most destructive earthquakes waves are __________.
S-waves. (secondary)
When a tsunami reaches closer to shore, its wavelength decreases and its ___________ greatly increases.
amplitude
Why are composite volcanoes more hazardous than shield volcanoes?
In addition to lava, composite volcanoes emit toxic gases, pyroclastics, ash, and cinders.
Why do winds flow inward toward the eye of a hurricane?
How do trees counteract global warming?
They are carbon sinks, taking carbon dioxide out of the air.