Pre-Test: Earth Processes

Front

What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster?

Back

A hazard is what could happen, a disaster is after it has an impact on humans.

Front

Which layer of Earth flows slowly and causes the crust to move?

Back

Mantle

Front

What hazard would most likely occur where the orange arrow is located?

Back

Hurricane

Front

Many earthquakes happen along the borders of...

Back

Tectonic Plates

Front

The boundaries of which plate form the Ring of Fire?

Back

Pacific

Front

What is a natural hazard?

Back

A natural hazard is a potential threat to human life or property caused by natural processes of the Earth.

Front

What is a natural disaster?

Back

A natural disaster is the actual event that causes significant damage or loss of life.

Front

What are tectonic plates?

Back

Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.

Front

What is the Ring of Fire?

Back

The Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.

Front

What causes earthquakes?

Back

Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates along faults.