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Earthquake and Volcano Vocab

Earthquake and Volcano Vocab

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Science

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Molten rock beneath the earth's surface.

Back

Magma

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Point on Earth's surface directly above an earthquake's focus.

Back

Epicenter

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fastest-moving type of seismic wave; causes particles in the ground to move in a push-pull motion.

Back

Primary Wave

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A type of seismic wave that causes particles to move at right angles relative to the direction the wave travels.

Back

Secondary Wave

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action.

Back

Earthquake

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A fracture in the Earth's crust along which movement has occurred.

Back

Fault

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An opening in the Earth's crust through which lava, ash, and gases erupt.

Back

Volcano

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