Geology - Rock Formations

A fault in geology is a

• crack in the crust

• bend in the rock layers

• tectonic plate

What is a fold mountain?

• A mountain underwater

• a crack in the crust

• A mountain range that has several layers.

Where are good places to keep safe in an earthquake? (Check all that apply)

• under a desk

• under Mrs. Schaper's desk

• by a window

• in a doorway

What is an earthquake?

• an explosion from inside the earth that shoots out red lava

• sudden shaking of the Earth's crust

• a big wave

What is a seismograph?

• An instrument that scientists use to detect (find) and record earthquakes.

• An instrument that detects changes in waves.

• An instrument that helps scientists study volcanoes.

• An instrument that monitors a person's heartbeat.

Magma is found _________________

• underwater

• outside the earth

• inside the earth

Lava is found

• inside the earth

• outside the earth

A tsunami is caused by a(n) ____________ underwater.

• swimming

• large scream

• earthquake

• magma

What are seismic waves?

• vibrations caused by earthquakes

• how you can detect a volcano

• what goes through a power line to get electricity to buildings

Choose all of the answers that are correct. Which of these are parts of the Earth's land?

• Mantle

• Sunlight

• Oxygen

• Core

• Crust