Layers Of Earth
Which layer has plates floating on it?
Asthenosphere
What type of Plate movement gave rise to Himalayas?
Converging Plates
Which part of a volcano represents the underground storage area of magma?
Magma chamber
Earthquakes
A mining company in British Columbia wants to drill deep into the Earth’s crust. Which layer are they drilling into?
Crust
The layer beneath the crust is the ?
Mantle
What type of plate movement creates volcanoes ?
Diverging Plates
Name the Bowl-shaped opening at the top of a volcanoe.
Crater
Name the point from where the energy radiates during an earthquake.
Focus
“Standing in a doorway is the safest place during an earthquake.” Do you agree or disagree?
Disagree
Why is it impossible to reach the core of the Earth?
High Temperature and Pressure,
It is very deep.
Who first proposed continental drift?
Alfred Wegener
Mount Baker is an example of ___________ volcano.
An active
Name the area that experiences the strongest shaking.
Epicentre
A city is located near a transform plate boundary. Name the natural hazard which is most likely to occur?
Earthquake
Which layer has plates floating on it?
Asthenosphere
Give an example of an evidence for continental drift?
Matching fossils on different continents,
Puzzle-like fit of continents,
Similar rock layers across oceans
Tell about any warning sign of a volcanic eruption?
Release of Smoke,
Earthquakes,
Movement of Magma
Which tool measures earthquakes?
Seismograph
Recommend any safety actions the city or government should take to prepare and safe communities during a volcanic eruption
-Evacuation plan: move residents to a safe distance away from the volcano.
-Emergency preparedness :stock emergency kits, masks for ash, and have communication systems ready.
List the four main layers of Earth in order from innermost to outermost.
Inner Core, Outer Core , Mantle , Crust
When one tectonic plate sinks beneath another, the process is called?
Subduction
Name the three types of Volcanoes on the basis of shape of the mountain.
Shield, Composite and Cinder cone
The point inside Earth where an earthquake begins is called the ?
Focus
Recommend and safety action the city or government should take to prepare for a strong earthquake.
-Prepare an emergency kit with water, food, and first-aid supplies.
-Practice “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” drills and ensure buildings are earthquake-resistant.