Landslides, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes
_______ is a gigantic ocean wave that is usually caused by an earthquake.
_______ is a gigantic ocean wave that is usually caused by an earthquake.
Tsunami
A river of rock and water mixes together to form a ___________.
A river of rock and water mixes together to form a ___________.
Mudslide
_________ rapidly pulls materials like weathered rocks and soil downhill to cause a landslide.
_________ rapidly pulls materials like weathered rocks and soil downhill to cause a landslide.
Gravity
Earth's crust is made up of gigantic slabs of rocks called _________.
Earth's crust is made up of gigantic slabs of rocks called _________.
Plates
Volcanoes that form along the edges of spreading plates are called ________________.
Volcanoes that form along the edges of spreading plates are called ________________.
Rift Volcanoes
What does this picture show?
What does this picture show?
A landslide
What is the most common cause of a landslide?
What is the most common cause of a landslide?
An earthquake
What are three things that can be carried away by a landslide, flood, or mudslide?
What are three things that can be carried away by a landslide, flood, or mudslide?
Trees, cars, buildings, people
How does a flood occur?
How does a flood occur?
A flood occurs when riverbanks and streams overflow.
What is the difference between a FLOOD WARNING and a FLOOD WATCH?
What is the difference between a FLOOD WARNING and a FLOOD WATCH?
A flood warning means that a flood is occuring or will occur, while a flood watch means that flooding is possible.
True or false: The vibrations from an earthquake are strongest where the earthquake first begins.
True or false: The vibrations from an earthquake are strongest where the earthquake first begins.
True
A ________ is a place where two plates come together and move along the sides to cause an earthquake.
A ________ is a place where two plates come together and move along the sides to cause an earthquake.
Fault
We learned about 3 types of faults: Which fault occurs when plates pull apart?
We learned about 3 types of faults: Which fault occurs when plates pull apart?
Normal Fault
We learned about 3 types of faults: Which fault occurs when plates push together?
We learned about 3 types of faults: Which fault occurs when plates push together?
Reverse Fault
We learned about 3 types of faults: Which fault occurs when rocks slide past one another in different directions?
We learned about 3 types of faults: Which fault occurs when rocks slide past one another in different directions?
Strike-Slip Fault
Magma that reaches the earth's surface is called ____________.
Magma that reaches the earth's surface is called ____________.
Lava
What do we call a volcano that is no longer errupting?
What do we call a volcano that is no longer errupting?
Dormant Volcano
We learned about three different volcanoes. The Hawaiian Islands are an example of what kind of volcano?
We learned about three different volcanoes. The Hawaiian Islands are an example of what kind of volcano?
Shield Volcanoes
A ______ is an opening in the earth's crush where magma rushes through the volcano.
A ______ is an opening in the earth's crush where magma rushes through the volcano.
Vent
We learned about three different volcanoes. What type of volcano is made up of layers of lava and ash?
We learned about three different volcanoes. What type of volcano is made up of layers of lava and ash?
Composite Volcanoes
What should you do if an earthquake occurs in the classroom?
What should you do if an earthquake occurs in the classroom?
Duck under the desk and cover your head.
Where should you go if there is a flood watch in your area?
Where should you go if there is a flood watch in your area?
You should move to higher ground
True of false: It is safe to stay in your home if there is a tsunami in your city.
True of false: It is safe to stay in your home if there is a tsunami in your city.
False. You should move to higher ground right away.
What is one thing your family can do to prepare for a real earthquake?
What is one thing your family can do to prepare for a real earthquake?
Earthquake drills, choose a designated spot to meet, create an earthquake kit
Why should you have a breathing mask and a pair of goggles if you live near a volcano?
Why should you have a breathing mask and a pair of goggles if you live near a volcano?
A volcanic erruption lets of toxic gas and ash which can make it dangerous for people to breathe.
What are five items you should include in an earthquake safety kit?
What are five items you should include in an earthquake safety kit?
Flashlight, generator, canned food, water, first aid kit, warm clothes, blankets, cooking supplies
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