Key Concepts in Earth Science and Weather

A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the release of energy in the Earth's crust is called ________.

• Earthquake

• Volcano

• Tsunami

• Landslide

Large pieces that make up the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other are called ________.

• Tectonic Plates

• Continental Shelves

• Oceanic Ridges

• Mantle Plumes

A large wave caused by an underwater earthquake or other disturbance is called a ________.

• Tsunami

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Monsoon

A geological formation that forms when magma rises to the surface at plate boundaries is called a ________.

• Volcano

• Earthquake

• Glacier

• Canyon

Natural features of the Earth's surface, shaped by different types of plate boundaries, are called ________.

• Landforms

• Oceans

• Atmospheres

• Ecosystems

A supercontinent that existed millions of years ago, where all continents were joined together, is called ________.

• Pangaea

• Atlantis

• Laurasia

• Gondwana

The study of our planet's land, water, air, and space is called ________.

• Earth Science

• Biology

• Astronomy

• Chemistry

The current conditions of the atmosphere are referred to as ________.

• Weather

• Climate

• Humidity

• Pressure

The average weather conditions over a long period of time is called ________.

• Climate

• Weather

• Humidity

• Rainfall

The continuous movement and change of water on Earth is known as the ________.

• Water Cycle

• Rock Cycle

• Carbon Cycle

• Nitrogen Cycle