earthquakes/volcanoes test

The vibrations in the earth caused by the sudden release of energy is called an ______________.

• volcano

• tsunami

• earthquake

What are scientists that study earthquakes/volcanoes called?

• pediatric doctor

• exotic animal vet

• seismologists / volcanologists

• volcano scientist

Tsunamis are caused by

• underwater disturbances such as earthquakes, landslides, and volcanoes.

• wind and the gravitational pull of the moon.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is an epicenter? 

• Where an earthquake started
• The surface right above where an earthquake started 

What is the machine called that measures earthquakes?

• Mercalli Scale

• A seismoshake

• A seismograph

• Richter Scale

Many earthquakes happen along the borders of...

• Countries

• Tetonic Plates

• Climate Zones

Vocanoes are found...

• on land
• under water
• on islands
• all of the above

Magma that reaches the surface is called:

• Vent
• Hot spot
• Lava
• Cinders

The belt of volcanoes around the rim of the Pacific Ocean is called:

• Island arc
• Ring of Fire
• Lava plateau
• Hawaii

What causes tectonic plates to move?

• ocean currents
• convection currents in the mantle
• volcanoes
• the Coriolis Effect