201 101 Earthquakes and Volcanoes Practice

Front

What is a dead volcano called?

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Extinct

Front

What are the smaller vibrations that come after the initial earthquake called?

Back

Aftershock

Front

What are the cracks in Earth's crust called?

Back

Faults

Front

What is the shaking of the Earth’s crust caused by a release of energy?

Back

Earthquake

Front

How many active volcanoes are found on Earth?

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80 Active volcanoes

Front

What is the molten rock beneath the Earth's surface called?

Back

Magma

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

Front

What type of volcano is characterized by gentle slopes and non-explosive eruptions?

Back

Shield Volcano

Front

What is the term for a volcano that is currently erupting or shows signs of erupting?

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Active Volcano