Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Front

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

Back

Earthquake

Front

What type of boundary occurs when plates move past each other?

Back

Transform boundaries

Front

What is a volcano?

Back

An opening in the earth’s crust through which lava, volcanic ash, and gases escape.

Front

Where can volcanoes be found?

Back

On land, under water, on islands, all of the above.

Front

What are the huge pieces of the earth's crust called?

Back

Plates

Front

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

Back

Epicenter

Front

What is the name of the process by which one tectonic plate moves under another?

Back

Subduction

Front

What is magma called when it reaches the Earth's surface?

Back

Lava

Front

What is 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