Describe the changes on the Earth’s surface as a result of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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- Q1What is the main cause of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?Movement of tectonic platesExcessive rainHuman activityNatural erosion30s
- Q2What is the name of the scale used to measure earthquake magnitude?Richter scaleFahrenheit scaleCelsius scaleKelvin scale30s
- Q3What is a volcanic eruption?The release of magma, ash, and gas from a volcanoA large crack in the Earth's surfaceA type of earthquakeA sudden change in the Earth's rotation30s
- Q4What is the name of the boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other?Divergent boundarySubduction zoneConvergent boundaryTransform boundary30s
- Q5Which of the following is a common effect of a volcanic eruption?HurricaneTornadoLava flowsTsunami30s
- Q6Which of the following is a common effect of an earthquake?SnowstormThunderstormHeat waveGround shaking30s
- Q7How can earthquakes cause damage to buildings?By increasing the temperature of the airBy creating tornadoesBy shaking the ground and creating vibrations that can weaken or collapse structuresBy causing floods and landslides30s
- Q8What is a volcano?A type of landslideA type of tornadoA type of earthquakeA mountain or hill with a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the Earth's crust30s
- Q9What is a fault?A crack or fracture in the Earth's crust where two or more pieces of crust slide past each otherA type of volcanoA type of tornadoA type of landslide30s
- Q10
How does an earthquake occur?
An earthquake is caused by a sudden slip on a fault.
Earthquakes can cause damage by shaking.
An earthquake map out your routes from home and work.
Earthquake pushes through vents and fissures in the Earth's surface.
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