Earthquakes and Volcanoes Review

Earth's layer made of rocks and soil is the...

• crust

• mantle

• core

• fault

When molten rock reaches the Earth's surface, comes out and begins to cool, it is known as

• lava
• mantle
• magma
• crater

What is the main cause of most earthquakes?

• human activity

• hurricanes

• changes in temperature in Earth's mantle

• pressure deep within the Earth, from the movement of tectonic plates.

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Earth's crust is made out of large pieces of rock called...

• Slabs

• Crusts

• Plates

• Faults

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What is the purpose of a seismograph?

• To measure vibrations in Earth's crust

• To measure depth of waves

• To measure the size of storms.

• To measure air pressure

Which is NOT a natural hazard

• Blizzard

• Tsunami

• Erosion

• Earthquake

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In earthquake zones, buildings are designed to sway with the earthquakes. Why?

• Swaying buildings look cool.

• Swaying buildings stop earthquakes

• Swaying buildings can be taller

• To reduce the impact of earthquakes

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A volcano is...

• an opening in Earth's surface where lava, ash, and rocks come out.

• A closed hole in Earth

• An opening in Earth's crust that lets steam escape

Where do most volcanoes occur?

• At boundaries between continents and oceans

• The center of continents

• In the center of the ocean.

A Tsunami is a giant wave caused by an earthquake.

• True

• Flase

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