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Geography Summer Test.Year10 > Earth Structure, Volcanoes and Earthquakes > Flashcards

Earth Structure, Volcanoes and Earthquakes Flashcards

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What are the 4 layers of the Earth?

A

Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core

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How do Tectonic Plates Move?

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When the rocks in the mantle moves in convection currents it drags the plates apart.

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Name 2 of the earths plates. (I choose the easiest names)

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Pacific plate, African plate, Nazca Plate, Indian Plate

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Meaning of Earthquake words: Focus

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The focus is where the earthquake starts.

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Meaning of Earthquake words: Epicentre?

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The Epicentre is the point right above the Focus.

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Meaning of Earthquake words: Seismic Waves?

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Seismic waves are waves off energy that travel through the earths crust.

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Meaning of Earthquake words: Richter Scale

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The Richter Scale measures the strength of earthquakes.

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Meaning of Earthquake effects: Tsunamis

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Tsunamis are large waves caused by a large displacement of water often due to underwater earthquakes.

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Meaning of Earthquake effects: After Shocks

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It’s a smaller shock that comes after the main one due to the displaced plates adjusting after the main shock.

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Meaning of Earthquake effects: Foreshocks

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A mild tremor before the earthquake.

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Explain some effects from Mt Pinatubo.

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A pyroclastic flow killed all the Aeta tribe people in the cave
Houses were destroyed due to ash & a mudflow
There was no sun for 2 days
A typhoon happened at the same time as the volcanic eruption.

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What can people do to prepare themselves for an earthquake?

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They can pack canned foods since they last for a long time
Pack clean water
Some warm blankets
A light source

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Describe Oceanic Crust

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Thinner
Denser (subducts)
Younger
Basalt 
Heavier
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14
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Describe Continental Crust

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Thicker
Les Dense (can’t subduct)
Older
Granite
Lighter
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15
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Label the main parts of a volcano diagram.

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Magma Chamber, Layers of Ash & Lava, Main Vent, Lava Flow, Crater, Ash Cloud, Secondary Cone & Crust

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Describe shield Volcanoes

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Gentle Slopes
Thin Runny Lava
Height: Low
Wide Base
The sides are made of Lava mostly
17
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Describe a Composite Volcano

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Steep Slopes
Thick, Sticky Lava
Tall
Narrow Base
Sides are made of Layers of Ash & Lava

Geography Summer Test.Year10 (3 decks)

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