Review: Key Words Term 2 Geo

It is where the earthquake begins.

It is the point on the ground directly above the focus.

___________________ is a seismic body wave that shakes the ground back and forth in the same direction and the opposite direction as the direction the wave is moving

Which is a primary hazard of earthquakes?

• Tsunami

• Mudflow

• Rockslides

• Surface faulting

Most volcanoes are found at _____________ boundaries.

It refers to the use of vegetation in engineering, for example the selection of suitable plant species for the recolonization of areas following landslides.

Theses are structures constructed from geo-materials such as bamboo bundles, coir rolls and straw wattles.

It refers to a permanent water deficit, whereas drought is an unexpected short-term shortage of available moisture.

What TF refers to the break up of rock as a result of repeated changes in temperature over a prolonged period of time.

What D means the progressive removal of small material, leaving behind larger materials.