Earthquakes and Volcanoes Review

Front

What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative observations?

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Quantitative observations use numbers, while qualitative observations use the senses.

Front

What is a giant wave usually caused by an earthquake beneath the ocean floor called?

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Tsunami

Front

What forms in the middle of an oceanic plate and can cause islands to form?

Back

Hot Spot

Front

Which type of volcano is known for having alternating layers of lava and ash?

Back

Composite Volcano

Front

Do P waves travel faster than S waves?

Back

True

Front

What is the term for the boundary where two tectonic plates meet?

Back

Fault

Front

What type of eruption is characterized by a gentle flow of lava?

Back

Quiet Eruption

Front

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

Back

Magma

Front

What is the term for the process of molten rock reaching the Earth's surface?

Back

Eruption

Front

What type of volcano is formed from explosive eruptions and has steep sides?

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Cinder Cone Volcano