2. Volcanoes most commonly occur at ________.

When molten rock is below Earth's surface it is called ________.

What kind of rocks are formed when molten rock cools?

These volcanoes do not erupt explosively. They ooze lava that spreads over a wide area. The layers and layers of lava build up to form wide, gentle slopes.

What simple type of volcano is made of lava fragments that have been ejected from a volcanic vent?

What type of volcano has steep sides and alternating layers of ash and lava?

Volcanoes only exist on land.

Volcanoes alter Earth's landscape much more quickly than many other geoscience processes.

Only some volcanoes are active.

Label the parts of a volcano. What is part 11?

Label the parts of a volcano. What is part 12?

Label the parts of a volcano. What is part 13?

Label the parts of a volcano. What is part 15?

Label the parts of a volcano. What is part 16?

The location deep inside the Earth where an earthquake began is called the

The strength of an earthquake is measured on a tool called a

A 4.0 Earthquake release ___times more energy than a 2.0 earthquake.

Earthquakes can be mesured by

To be considered a major earthquake, the quake must measure a ___ or above on the Ritcher scale.

The epicenter of an earthquake is directly below the focus.

S-waves are neither the fastest or slowest waves.

What type of flood is caused by storm surges and tsunamis?

A fault is a giant wave.

A quake that measures 2 on the Richter scale always destroys houses.

Which of the following is NOT a natural cause of flooding?

Floodplains are formed by ____.

Flash floods are most likely to occur _____.

The most dangerous type of flood due to its sudden onset is a ___ flood.

Which of the following is a characterisitc of surface floods?

Floodplains increase flood risk because they speed up water flow.

Just 6 inches of water can carry away most cars.

Urban floods are caused by overwhelmed drainage systems.

During a thunderstorm, which other type of weather will NOT form?

Lightning is a very quick burst of ____.

Thunderstorm clouds are ____ clouds.

Thunder is the sound of ____.

Thunderstorms occur frequently in the winter.

Lightning never strikes the same place twice.

Thunderstorms always have lightning.

What is the primary cause of tsunamis?

Which type of cloud is most commonly associated with thunderstorms?

Most tsunamis occur in the _____ ocean.

Tsunami waves travel in a ____ motion.

Tsunami waves can travel ____miles/hour.

The raising and lowering of the sea floor can cause a tsunami.

Volcanic eruptions can also cause tsunamis.

Tidal waves have a circular motion.

How high can tsunami waves reach?

What are the three components needed for fire?

What are some impacts of a wildfire in a forest?

Which type of fire burns in the tops of trees?

Most wildfires are caused by _____.

Wildfires are never good for the environment.

A fire can start without help from humans.

Wildfires can trigger earthquakes.

Wildfires can allow new life to flourish.

Fire devils occurs when heat from a wildfire creates its own wind system.

What is a hurricane's energy source?

Why does a hurricane slow down when it hits land?

What is another name for a hurricane south of the Equator (in Australia)?

Hurricane season in the Atlantic goes from _____ 1st to _____ 30th.

A hurricane rotates _____.

Hurricanes start as thunderstorms over warm, tropical oceans.

Tropical storm is another name for a hurricane.

. _____ cause(s) damage during a hurricane.

As tsunami waves travle through shallow water, the wave height_____.