Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Ring of Fire?

Back

The Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped zone around the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanoes occur due to tectonic plate movements.

2.

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Front

What is the San Andreas Fault?

Back

The San Andreas Fault is a famous transform fault located in California, known for its significant earthquake activity.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where do many earthquakes occur?

Back

Many earthquakes occur along the borders of tectonic plates.

4.

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Front

What does the term 'magnitude' refer to in relation to earthquakes?

Back

Magnitude refers to the size or energy released by an earthquake.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of force causes a strike-slip fault?

Back

A strike-slip fault is caused by shearing forces, where two tectonic plates slide past each other.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a tectonic plate?

Back

A tectonic plate is a large, rigid piece of the Earth's lithosphere that moves and interacts with other plates.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an earthquake?

Back

An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere.

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