Earthquake and Volcano Test

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What type of flow does a shield volcano release?

Back

Mostly lava.

Front

Where is the epicenter of an earthquake located according to a given map?

Back

The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's origin.

Front

Do earthquakes only occur at transform boundaries? (True/False)

Back

False. Earthquakes can occur at convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries.

Front

What are the first seismic waves to arrive during an earthquake?

Back

P-waves.

Front

What is a shield volcano?

Back

A shield volcano is wide and gently sloping, formed by low-viscosity lava.

Front

What type of volcano is characterized by steep slopes and explosive eruptions?

Back

Composite volcano.

Front

What are S-waves?

Back

S-waves, or secondary waves, are seismic waves that arrive after P-waves and can only travel through solids.

Front

What is the difference between magma and lava?

Back

Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface; lava is magma that has reached the surface.

Front

What is the Richter scale used for?

Back

The Richter scale measures the magnitude of earthquakes.

Front

What is a cinder cone volcano?

Back

A cinder cone volcano is a steep, conical hill formed from the accumulation of volcanic debris.