Earthquakes and Volcanoes Practice

Front

What are the puzzle pieces of the Earth's surface called?

Back

Tectonic plates

Front

What is the shaking of the Earth’s crust caused by a release of energy?

Back

Earthquake

Front

What is magma called when it reaches the surface of Earth?

Back

Lava

Front

What are smaller vibrations that come after the initial earthquake called?

Back

Aftershock

Front

Where can most earthquakes and volcanoes be found?

Back

Along plate boundaries

Front

What is the name of the area around the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanoes occur?

Back

Pacific Ring of Fire

Front

What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake starts?

Back

Epicenter

Front

What is the term for the cracks in the Earth's crust where earthquakes occur?

Back

Faults

Front

What type of wave travels the fastest during an earthquake?

Back

Primary wave

Front

What type of wave causes the most damage during an earthquake?

Back

Surface wave