Restless earth

Question 0

Describe what happens at a destructive plate boundary

Answer 0

Two plates collide, one plate flows beneath another (subduction)

Question 1

Identify the three main layers that make up the earth

Answer 1

Crust mantle and core

Question 2

Describe what happens at a collision plate boundary

Answer 2

Two continental plates collide and the two plates buckle

Question 3

What is the difference between shield and composite volcanos

Answer 3

Shield volcanos are found on constructive plate boundaries whereas composite are found on destructive plate boundaries also shield volcanos erupt frequently but not violently whereas composite volcanoes erupt infrequently but violently.

Question 4

Give two clues which tell you when a volcano may erupt

Answer 4

Animals moving away from the area and the volcano swelling

Question 5

Outline some of the plans that can be made to deal with the after-effects of a volcano eruption

Answer 5

Trained volunteers to help injured,clean water to prevent disease and food since all supplies to food are damaged

Question 6

Give two primary impacts of an earthquake (Haiti)

Answer 6

Injured and dead trapped under rubble and people sleeping in the streets for fear of more earthquakes