Observing God's World Test 5

A volcano that has not erupted in recorded history:

Earthquakes sometimes cause monstrous waves called _________.

Any trembling or shaking of the earth's crust is defined as a(n) _______________.

The point underground where an earthquake begins is called the _____________.

What do we call the underwater mountain ranges?

A volcano that produces lava fountains of fire curtains:

A volcano that has erupted recently:

What is the boundary between the earth's crust and mantle?

A _________ allows molt rock and hot gases to escape from within the earth.

Identify each type of volcano

Identify each type of volcano

Magma that has reached the earth's surface is called __________.

Which section of the earth is labeled #3 ?

Holes or cracks which serve as escape vents for underground gases are called _______.

Running along the edge of the Pacific Ocean, the ______ is named for its many volcanoes.

Which section of the earth is labeled #2 ?

A volcano that has been active at some point in recorded history, but has not had a recent eruption:

A break that appears at the boundary between two moving masses of rock is known as a(n) ________________.

A volcano characterized by hot clouds of gas and dust that it expels:

Smaller fragments of molten rock that solidify almost instantly are called ________.

A depression found at the top of a volcano is called a _______.

What is the study of earthquakes?

Identify each type of volcano

What do we call scientists who study the structure of the earth?

What is the process by which new soil is formed as rocks crumble and break into smaller pieces?

The strength of an earthquake is called its _________.

The temperature of rocks ___________ with depth.

_________ is created when trapped gases blast through the earth's surface.

__________ occurs when natural acids slowly eat into a rock, breaking it apart.

The place at ground level that is directly above the focus of an earthquake is known as the __________.

Which section of the earth is labeled #1 ?