Science Flashcard

Front

What is a fracture in Earth's crust?

Back

Fault

Front

Where does an earthquake begin inside the Earth?

Back

Focus

Front

The shoreline is where ____________ and __________ meet.

Back

land and ocean

Front

Convert 34,700,000,000 to scientific notation.

Back

3.47 x 10^10

Front

In an experiment, what is the dependent variable if I ride my bike to school instead of walking?

Back

How fast you get to school

Front

What are plate boundaries?

Back

Regions where two tectonic plates meet, often associated with geological activity.

Front

What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

Back

The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.

Front

What are seismic waves?

Back

Waves of energy that travel through the Earth, released during an earthquake.

Front

What is scientific notation?

Back

A method of expressing numbers as a product of a coefficient and a power of ten.

Front

What is the difference between a fault and a plate boundary?

Back

A fault is a specific fracture in the Earth's crust, while a plate boundary is a broader region where tectonic plates interact.