Ch. 3 Section 1 Earth Dynamics

Front

What happens to hotter, less dense magma near the core?

Back

It rises.

Front

What is a weak spot in the crust where magma has come to the surface called?

Back

Volcano.

Front

Which core of the Earth is the hottest?

Back

Inner core.

Front

What type of heat transfer occurs in the Asthenosphere (Mantle)?

Back

Convection.

Front

What should you be aware of after an earthquake if you are at the beach?

Back

Tsunami.

Front

What is the outer layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust.

Front

What is the layer of the Earth beneath the crust?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What is the process by which tectonic plates move called?

Back

Plate tectonics.

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth's plates that can cause earthquakes?

Back

Tectonic activity.

Front

What is a natural disaster caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust?

Back

Earthquake.