Rotation & Revolution
How long does it take for Earth to make one revolution around the sun?
365 Days or 1 Year
Top layer of the Earth
Crust
A landform that rises at least 300 meters above the surrounding terrain.
Mountain
The Ring of Fire is a circle of volcanoes and earthquakes along the ____________
Pacific Plate
The average condition of the atmosphere over a long period of time.
Climate
How long does it take for Earth to make one rotation?
24 Hours or 1 Day
How many major plates are there?
7
It is broad, relatively flat landform.
Plain
What percent of Earthquakes are caused by the ring of fire?
90%
It is the condition of Earth's atmosphere at a given time and place.
Weather
When the Earth receives direct sunlight furthest North/South of the Equator
Solstice
Two plates slide past each other
Transform
It is a low-lying area that is surrounded by mountains.
Valley
Earthquakes beneath the ocean
Tsunami
"It always snows in October."
Climate, because it is consistent weather over several years.
What is the angle of Earth’s tilt?
23.5°
Two plates move away from one another.
Divergent
A plain that sits high above sea level and usually has a cliff on all sides.
Plateau
One benefit that volcanos have on human life
Soil Fertility, or geothermal energy, or creating new land
Weather
When it is spring in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?
Fall
Two plates push together
Convergent
A hill or mountain with steep sides and a flat top.
Butte
Mt. Fuji is a triple junction; what does that mean?
It is a volcano that causes earthquakes and tsunamis
Climate