Tsunamis And Earthquakes Flashcards
1
Q
What causes an Earthquake?
A
When 2 pieces of the Earth suddenly clip past each other.
2
Q
4 types of Earthquakes
A
Tectonic, Volcanic, Conjunction, Collapse
3
Q
True or False, the Earth is always in motion
A
True
4
Q
Do all area of the world sit on tectonic plates?
A
Yes
5
Q
How many MAIN tectonic plates are there?
A
7
6
Q
What are the 7 main plates names?
A
Africa, Asia, Eurasion, North America, South America, Antarctic, Indo-Australian, Pacific
7
Q
Which plate is the largest?
A
The Pacific Plate
8
Q
True or False, the Ring Of Fire is made up of plates
A
True
9
Q
What measures Earth’s movements and scans for Earthquakes?
A
A seismometer
10
Q
What scale is used to measure Earthquakes?
A
The Richter Scale
