Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes

Front

What is a large ocean wave that results from an underwater earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption?

Back

Tsunami

Front

In which layer of Earth do scientists think convection currents flow?

Back

Mantle

Front

What kind of plate boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move apart?

Back

Divergent boundary

Front

Which layer of Earth is the thinnest?

Back

Crust

Front

What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

Back

The point on the surface directly above the focus.

Front

What is the process called when one tectonic plate moves under another?

Back

Subduction

Front

What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates slide past each other?

Back

Transform boundary

Front

What is the term for the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere?

Back

Earthquake

Front

What is the molten rock beneath the Earth's surface called?

Back

Magma

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

Back

Crust