earthquake
how are earthquakes formed
sudden movement along faults within the Earth
how are volcanoes formed
Magma rises from the hot spots and erupts as lava through cracks in the Earth's surface forming volcanoes
how is the tsunami measured
by sensing pressure changes at the bottom of the ocean
what are the three types of rock
igneous,metamorphic,sedentary
plant structure for photosynthesis
the coroplast
how are earthquake measured
A seismograph is the primary earthquake measuring instrument.
how are volcanoes classified
active, dormant, or extinct.
how did tsunami get its name
Japanese words "tsu" (which means harbor) and "nami" (which means "wave")
how does rock turn into soil
weathering
plant structure for reproduction
a flower contains a stamen (male flower part) or pistil (female flower part), or both, plus accessory parts such as sepals, petals, and nectar glands
how are earthquakes related to plate tectonics
Earthquakes occur along fault lines, cracks in Earth's crust where tectonic plates meet.
how are volcanoes related to plate tectonics
Plates rip apart at a divergent plate boundary, causing volcanic activity and shallow earthquakes
how does tsunami occur
a large and sudden displacement of the ocean
what rock type is found in a volcano
igneous
plant structure and function
Roots are an important plant organ. They anchor the plant, transport water, minerals, and sugars, and store excess nutrients.
smallest earthquake
a magnitude of 1.5
how are volcanoes measured
The Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is a scale that describes the size of explosive volcanic eruptions based on magnitude and intensity.
how does tsunami work
a series of extremely long waves caused by a large and sudden displacement of the ocean, usually the result of an earthquake below or near the ocean floor.
how does rock dissolve
Water, ice, acids, salts, plants, animals, and changes in temperature are all agents of weathering.
how does plant support to the leaves
the stem
Largest Earthquakes ever recorded
Valdivia, Chile 22 May 1960 (magnitude 9.5)
Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano on the planet
how does tsunami affect the atmosphere
The high and low points of tsunami waves compress and extend the air above them, creating corresponding gravity waves in the atmosphere.
how does rock gypsum form
when water evaporates in mineral-rich marine soil environments.
plant structure that attracts pollinators
showy petals and sepals, nectar guides, shape, size, and color.