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1. The Richter and Mercalli scales
refer to measuring _________.
2. Which one is not a layer of the Earth?
3. Which of the layers of the Earth is the largest?
4. Which of the layers of the Earth is the thinnest?
5. Which of the following is not a volcano?
6. A shield volcano mainly composed of _________.
7. A cinder cone is mainly composed of _________.
8. A composite volcano is mainly composed of what combination?
9. The point at the surface of the Earth that breaks during an earthquake is called _________.
10. Which of the following shapes is most resistant to shaking caused by an earthquake?
11. Which of the following materials is used in homes in "earthquake country."?
12. A machine used to measure earthquake intensity is called a _________.
13. The outer layer of the Earth is called the _________.
14. The portions of the Earth that are moving are called _________.
15. Which of the following is created by plate tectonics _________.
16. Which of the following earthquake scales relies on people's responses to shaking?
17. The molten rock erupted by a volcano is called _________.
18. The molten rock found inside the volcano is called _________.
ANSWERS: 1.(B); 2.(A); 3.(C); 4.(D); 5.(C); 6.(A); 7.(C); 8.(D); 9.(B); 10.(D); 11.(B); 12.(A); 13.(C); 14.(A); 15.(C); 16.(B); 17.(C); 18.(B) |
Plate
Tectonic