Study Guide Test 2

Front

Molten rock below the Earth's surface is called...

Back

Magma

Front

This is the area beneath the Earth's surface where the earthquake begins.

Back

Focus

Front

Which type of weathering involves water seeping into the cracks of rocks and expanding due to extremely cold temperatures?

Back

Frost Wedging

Front

What is the name of the plate boundary that pulls apart?

Back

Divergent

Front

What is the minimum number of seismograph stations needed to locate an earthquake epicenter?

Back

3

Front

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

Back

Epicenter

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down by natural forces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What type of plate boundary occurs when two plates collide?

Back

Convergent

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate Tectonics

Front

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

Back

Richter Scale