section 1
what is radiation?
The transfer of energy through empty space.
what is a Laser Ranging Device
A laser rangefinder is a device that measures the distance to an object by using a laser beam
what is a Cinder Cone volcano
a cinder cone volcano is steep cone- shaped hill or mountain.
what is Evaporation
Evaporation is When water dissolves.
what is Conduction?
Heat transfer by direct contact of particles of matter.
what is a Tiltmeter
A tiltmeter is a device that measures the tilt of the ground or structures, and can detect very small changes
what is a Composite Volcano
Composite volcanoes are tall cone shaped mountains in which layers of lava alternate with layers of ash.
what is Solution
Solution is a mixture in which one substance dissolves in another.
what is Convection
Heat transfer involving the movement of fluids liquids and gases.
what are Satellite Monitors
Satellite Monitoring Provides Crucial and Continuous Information from Space.
what is a Caldera volcano
A caldera is a large, circular depression in the ground that forms when a volcano erupts and the magma chamber below it empties, causing the ground to collapse.
What are two main ways in which minerals form?
Through crystallization of melted materials and through crystalation of materials dissolved in water.
what is Density
Heat transfer by convection is caused by differences of temperature and density within a fluid.
What two factors do geologists consider when determining earthquake risk for a region?
Geologists primarily consider the location of active faults and the history of past earthquakes in a region when determining earthquake risk for an area.
what is a Volcanic Neck?
A volcanic neck is a solidified remnant of a volcano's plumbing system and conduit that remains after the rest of the volcano has eroded away.
What do you notice about WHERE most of the minerals are found?
They are found by tectonic plates or volcanic activity.