6.2 & 6.3 (Test Practice) G

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What is convection?

Back

Convection is the process by which warm matter moves upward and cool matter moves downward, commonly occurring in fluids like air and water.

Front

What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

Back

The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the starting point of an earthquake, where the earthquake is the strongest.

Front

What was the name of the supercontinent that existed when all continents were joined?

Back

Pangea is the name given to the supercontinent that existed when all continents were joined together.

Front

What happens at the San Andreas fault?

Back

At the San Andreas fault, tectonic plates move past each other.

Front

What are tectonic plates?

Back

Tectonic plates are large rocky pieces that make up the Earth's crust.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself.

Front

What is a fault in geology?

Back

A fault is a break in a body of rock along which one block slides relative to another.

Front

What is the difference between the focus and the epicenter of an earthquake?

Back

The focus is the location within Earth along a fault where the first motion of an earthquake occurs, while the epicenter is the point on the surface directly above the focus.

Front

What is the theory of plate tectonics?

Back

The theory of plate tectonics explains how the Earth's plates move and interact, leading to geological phenomena like earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Front

What is the significance of the Ring of Fire?

Back

The Ring of Fire is a major area in the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur due to tectonic plate movements.