Energy Transfer 5E | Earthquakes & Tsunamis Unit 2 | SY 24-25

Front

What is the source of energy that causes the movement of matter inside the Earth?

Back

Radioactive decay.

Front

What patterns did you observe related to matter (stuff) sinking?

Back

Matter sinks if it is denser than the fluid it is in.

Front

Which of the following is an example of energy driving the cycling of matter?

Back

All of the above (Photosynthesis in plants, Formation of sedimentary rocks, Evaporation of water).

Front

A convergent boundary occurs where?

Back

India and Asia meet.

Front

What is an undersea mountain chain where new ocean floor is produced?

Back

Mid-ocean ridge.

Front

What is the process by which energy is transferred through the movement of fluids?

Back

Convection.

Front

What is the term for the boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other?

Back

Transform boundary.

Front

What is the primary cause of tsunamis?

Back

Underwater earthquakes.

Front

What is the term for the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?

Back

Epicenter.

Front

What is the name of the scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

Back

Richter scale.