Plate Tectonics
what are the four layers of the Earth?
Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core
Name two volcanic gases that are being released during a volcano
Sulphur Dioxide, Carbon Dioxide
Where do most earthquakes occur?
along or near tectonic plate boundaries
What is Earth's main source of energy?
Sun
What is the Cookie Monsters real name?
Sid
What difference between magma and lava?
Magma is melted rock below Earth’s surface while
Lava is melted rock that has reached Earth’s surface during a volcanic eruption.
what are the four main systems of the Earth?
Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Biosphere
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Which boundary commonly produces many earthquakes but no volcanoes?
transform boundary
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is short-term conditions of the atmosphere while climate is long-term pattern of weather.
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What is subduction?
one plate sinks under another plate.
Explain how sulfur dioxide could affect climate.
sulfur dioxide gas can rise high into the atmosphere. These particles reflect some sunlight back into space, so less solar energy reaches Earth’s surface, which temporarily cool Earth’s climate.
How can earthquakes change Earth’s surface?
Earthquakes can crack the ground, move land, cause landslides and lift or lower parts of Earth’s surface
In what part of the sun does nuclear fusion occur?
The Core
The first iPhone was released in this year.
2007
List any two land features or events that can be formed at a convergent boundary.
Mountain, trench, earthquake, volcanic mountains
Recommend two actions that could protect people or the environment.
1. Create evacuation plans and warning systems
2. Avoid river valleys during dangerous conditions
3. Use official water-safety instructions
What is a fault?
A fault is a crack in Earth’s crust where rocks move.
How does the ozone layer help living things?
It reduces exposure to harmful UV radiation, which can damage cells, skin, and eyes.
This is the official animal of Scotland
Unicorn
Using arrows, show the difference between divergent, convergent, and transform plate boundaries.
Divergent: <-->
Convergent: -><-
Transform: Up Down
Name two effects that volcano have on plants and two effects it have on animals.
1. Ash may cover leaves 2. Less sunlight may reach leaves 3. Photosynthesis can be reduced. 4. Photosynthesis can be reduced
1. Habitat and food sources may be lost 2. Ash can irritate eyes and lungs 3. Animals may move away 4. Food webs can be disrupted
How might the movement of tectonic plates cause an earthquake or volcanic eruption?
Tectonic plates can collide, pull apart, or slide past each other.
List the 8 planets in our solar system in order, starting from the planet closest to the sun
Mercury, Venus, Earth, mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
This clothing item is exempt from taxes in Texas.
Cowboy Boots