Unit 4a Earth Science Test Grade Recovery'

Front

A break in rock along which the ground has moved on either side is:

Back

A fault

Front

Evidence that Africa was once in an area of the Earth that had a very cold climate is shown by:

Back

Glacier scars found in Africa

Front

What is the name of the supercontinent that existed millions of years ago?

Back

Pangea

Front

When an earthquake occurs, the waves spread:

Back

In all directions

Front

The place on the surface of the Earth directly above where the earthquake originates underground is called:

Back

Epicenter

Front

What is the term for the movement of the Earth's plates?

Back

Plate tectonics

Front

The theory that continents have moved over geological time is known as:

Back

Continental drift

Front

What is the name of the scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

Back

Richter scale

Front

The point within the Earth where an earthquake originates is called:

Back

Focus

Front

What geological feature is formed by the bending of rock layers?

Back

Anticline or syncline