Earthquakes and Volcanoes - TEST REVIEW

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Which of these is NOT a type of volcano?

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Super

Front

All plate boundaries show earthquake activity of varying energy levels and depths. True or False?

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True

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The point from which an earthquake originates is called the —

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Focus/Hypocenter

Front

What does P in a P wave stand for?

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Primary

Front

What are the most explosive types of volcanoes?

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Composite

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What is the difference between the focus and the epicenter of an earthquake?

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The focus is the point within the Earth where an earthquake originates, while the epicenter is the point directly above it on the Earth's surface.

Front

What type of plate boundary is associated with the creation of new crust?

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Divergent boundary.

Front

What is a tectonic plate?

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A massive, irregularly shaped slab of solid rock that makes up the Earth's lithosphere.

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What are the three main types of volcanoes?

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Shield, Composite, and Cinder Cone.

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What is a volcanic eruption?

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The release of gas, ash, and molten rock from a volcano.