Earth Changes Flashcard

Front

What is always changing on Earth?

Back

The surface

Front

What can an earthquake cause?

Back

A huge tsunami

Front

Who monitors volcanoes before and during eruptions?

Back

Volcanologists

Front

Why does the lava from shield volcanoes flow more smoothly?

Back

It is thinner

Front

What shape do shield volcanoes resemble?

Back

Shields of soldiers

Front

What is a characteristic of extinct volcanoes?

Back

They have not erupted in human history

Front

What do shield volcanoes form as they erupt?

Back

Low hills

Front

Approximately how many people visit Kīlauea each year?

Back

Two million

Front

What question is asked in the learning material about volcanoes?

Back

What legends or stories have you heard about volcanoes?

Front

Which of these countries is part of the Ring of Fire? Brazil, Japan, Egypt, France

Back

Japan