Earthquakes and Volcanoes Review

Front

What is the measure of the amount of energy released in an earthquake?

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Magnitude

Front

Where do Earth's lithospheric plates move and interact with each other?

Back

Plate boundary

Front

In what section of Earth do earthquakes happen?

Back

Crust

Front

What is molten rock below Earth's surface called?

Back

Magma

Front

What is the term for molten rock that reaches the Earth's surface?

Back

Lava

Front

What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?

Back

Epicenter

Front

What are the vibrations that travel through the Earth as a result of an earthquake?

Back

Seismic waves

Front

What is the name of the geological feature formed by the eruption of magma?

Back

Volcano

Front

What is the layer of the Earth where tectonic plates are located?

Back

Lithosphere

Front

What is the term for the boundary where two tectonic plates meet?

Back

Plate boundary