Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
11 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
In what ocean is the Mid Atlantic Ridge located? |
The Mid Atlantic Ridge is located in the Atlantic ocean |
|
|
The Pacific ocean is surrounded by a ring of volcanoes, what is this called? |
This ring of volcanoes is called The Pacific Ring Of Fire |
|
|
What kind of crustal plates are located around the Pacific ocean? |
Crustal plates that collide |
|
|
What is the starting point of an earthquake above ground called? |
Epicentre |
|
|
What is the origin of the earthquake directly under the epicentre called? |
The origin point of an earthquake underground below the epicentre is called the focus. |
|
|
what does magnitude means |
magnitude is the force of an earthquake |
|
|
what is the scale used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake? |
Richter Scale |
|
|
What is a tsunami a result of? |
earthquake under water |
|
|
What is a series of small ridges that accumulate as a result of soil creep known as? |
terracettes |
|
|
What are terracettes a result of? |
Terracettes are a result of soil creep? |
|
|
How do terracettes look like? |
terracettes look like a series of small ridges |
