Volcanoes
What is the orange stuff called inside of the Volcano AFTER it erupts.
Lava
What are the three main types of rocks?
igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
How many big tectonic plates are there?
What are three things we can do to protect the environment?
- Pick up trash
- Plant trees
- Turn off lights when not in use
What is the Volcano in Japan called?
Mt. Fuji
What is the process called when rocks break down into smaller pieces?
Weathering
When tectonic plates slide beside each other bumping into one another, what does it cause?
Earthquakes
What causes water pollution and what does it harm?
Trash being thrown into lakes or oceans can harm fish and sealife
What is it called when a Volcano hasn't erupted in awhile
Dormant
Can rocks change from one type to another?
Yes through the rock cycle
When tectonic plates crash into each other and move upward it is called....
Hills/ Mountains
What is deforestation and what does it harm?
Deforestation is cutting down trees, it hurts animal homes and our air
Which volcano destroyed a whole city in Italy?
Vesuvius
How are igneous rock formed?
Cooled magma or lave
What is it called when tectonic plates run into one another and the smaller one goes underneath pushing the heavier one up is called....
Volcanoes
What is Air pollution and how is it harmful?
Smoke from cars and factories goes into the air. It makes it hard to breathe and can hurt animals and plants.