Unit 4 - Geological Features

Front

What geological feature is formed by rising magma from a hot spot?

Back

The Hawaiian Islands.

Front

What mineral is abundant in the waters of Yellowstone?

Back

Silica.

Front

What does the Richter scale measure in relation to earthquakes?

Back

Magnitude.

Front

What term describes the vibrations in the earth caused by the sudden movement of rock?

Back

Earthquake.

Front

What type of volcano is characterized by high and steep slopes due to layers of composition?

Back

Composite or Stratovolcano.

Front

What is the primary cause of volcanic eruptions?

Back

The movement of magma from beneath the Earth's crust.

Front

What is the difference between a shield volcano and a composite volcano?

Back

Shield volcanoes have gentle slopes and are formed by low-viscosity lava, while composite volcanoes have steep slopes and are formed by more viscous lava.

Front

What is a tectonic plate?

Back

A large slab of the Earth's lithosphere that moves and interacts with other plates.

Front

What geological process is responsible for the formation of mountains?

Back

Tectonic plate collision and uplift.

Front

What is the term for molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

Back

Magma.