GOHS Earth Science Fall Final-Natural Disaters

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What type of volcano is characterized by thick, slow-moving lava and is the most common type on Earth?

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Shield volcano.

Front

What is the term for the top of a tsunami wave?

Back

Crest.

Front

In which part of the United States are wildfires considered natural occurrences?

Back

Western United States.

Front

What is the basic organic material from which fossil fuels are formed?

Back

Phytoplankton, zooplankton, and woody vegetation.

Front

Where do most tsunamis occur?

Back

Pacific Ocean.

Front

What is a natural disaster that involves the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust?

Back

Earthquake.

Front

What is the term for a large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions?

Back

Tsunami.

Front

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

Back

Composite volcano.

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down by natural forces?

Back

Weathering.

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates that can lead to earthquakes?

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Plate tectonics.