Chapt. 5 Science Fast Changes on Earth

When plates pull apart, it is called a 

What is a cone-shaped volcano having explosive eruptions and quiet periods?

Which one of the following can cause a landslide to happen?

What causes a tsunami?

A wide, flat volcano formed by layers of lava that build up over time.

A volcano that is no longer active is called a __________

What occurs when streams or river beds overflow?

When  rocks slide past each other in different directions it is called a

When plates push together, it is called a 

A volcano that forms along the edges of spreading plates.

A volcano with steep sides that forms when pieces of lava fall around the vent.

Fast changes take place on Earth's __________ .

What pulls materials rapidly downhill?

A __________ is a mountain that builds up around an opening in the Earth's crust