Earthquakes & Volcanoes Quiz

What is magma called when it reaches the surface of Earth?

• Lava

• viscosity

• toxic gas

This is the name for the chain of volcanos around the edge of the Pacific Plate.

• March Maddness

• Earthquake Alley

• Ring of Fire

• Circle of Death

A water wave caused by an earthquake is called a

• tsunami

• electromagnetic wave

• seismic wave

• surfing wave

The huge pieces of the Earth's crust are called

• crust

• plates

• directions

• seismos

What percent of the Earth's volcanoes reside in the Ring of Fire?

• 75 %

• 100 %

• 35 %

• 15 %

Volcanoes are found

• on land

• under water

• on islands

• all of the above

Sally is researching the differences that exist in each layer of the Earth. Which of the following best describes Earth's crust?

• solid, rocky

• semisolid, convecting

• liquid, metallic

• dense, extremely hot

Which of the following is a constructive property of earthquakes?

• landslides

• fires

• injuries

• formation of new land

Which of the following is a destructive property of volcanoes?

• dangerous gases

• fertilize land

• bring minerals to Earth's surface

• create new land