Earth Structure & Natural Disasters

Front

Which of the following are massive storms with powerful winds and heavy rain? Hurricanes, Blizzards, Earthquakes, Volcanoes

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Hurricanes

Front

Are earthquakes predictable natural disasters?

Back

True

Front

Earth is made up of different layers called:

Back

crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

Front

The crust consists of plates called:

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tectonic plates

Front

The strength or magnitude of an earthquake is measured with what scale?

Back

Richter scale

Front

What is an opening in the surface of the Earth through which molten rock and hot gases erupt?

Back

Volcanoes

Front

Can volcanic eruptions trigger tsunamis, earthquakes, flash floods, and landslides?

Back

True

Front

Magma is inside a volcano, when it erupts then it is called _________.

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mantle

Front

Tsunamis are massive waves that are caused by earthquake and volcanic eruptions.

Back

True

Front

Which layer of the planet do we live on?

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Crust