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WorksheetsVolcanoes and Earthquakes!!
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which layer of the Earth lies beneath the Mantle?
Crust
Inner Core
Tectonic plates
Outer Core
What are the two different types of crust found around the world?
Active crust
Oceanic Crust
Continental Crust
Tectonic Crust
Some of the most active plate boundaries in the world are known as the '_________ Ring of Fire'
Indonesian
Japanese
Pacific
Atlantic
Most Earthquakes and Volcanoes can be found....
around the Pacific Ring of Fire
along the coast of Asia
along plate boundaries
in the Southern Hemisphere
Which of the following are names of Tectonic Plates? (Select 3 answers)
Eurasian Plate
Pacific Plate
Nascar Plate
Scotia Plate
What scale is used to measure Earthquakes?
Deuthman scale
Richter scale
Weighing scale
Veltzer Scale
On the Richter scale, what classifies as a 'great earthquake'?
Between 7-8
5 and above
Between 6-9.5
8 and above
When an earthquake occurs, which of the following are potential impacts?
Damage to buildings
Damage to infrastructure (roads, bridges etc)
Damage to water supply
Loss of life
All of the above
In the event of an earthquake, which of these would help prevent loss of life?
Early warning system
Practice drills at work and school
Government help after the event.
Building construction.
What is the correct term for superheated gas, red hot rock and ash as they escape the Volcano at close to 200mph.
Lava Flow
Pyroclastic Flow
Pumice
Obsidian
Which of the following may take place during a Volcanic eruption?
Pyroclastic flow
Ash Clouds
Lava Flow
Lava Bombs
All of the above
The heart of the Volcano is called what?
Main Vent
Magma Chamber
Crater
Secondary Cone
Are ALL Volcanoes found along plate boundaries?
Yes
No
