Earth Processes Mid-term/IA2 Review

Earth Processes Mid-term/IA2 Review

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Richter Scale?

Back

It is a way that scientists measure the magnitude of an earthquake.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a levee?

Back

A levee is a thick wall, often made of dirt, used to protect towns from floods.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can a levee be made more effective against floods?

Back

The levee could be designed to be taller.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is magma?

Back

Magma is molten rock below Earth's crust that pushes up between or through tectonic plates.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a volcano?

Back

A volcano is a constructive process that is a break in a weakness in Earth’s crust that lets magma come out from the mantle and onto Earth’s surface.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can human interaction decrease the destructive force of hurricanes?

Back

By creating levees to control the water flow.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes.

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