Earth's Dynamic Features Quiz
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What is the main reason Hawai'i is a great place to observe lithospheric changes?

  • It has the most number of beaches
  • It experiences both volcanoes and earthquakes (correct)
  • It has the clearest water for snorkeling
  • It has the most diverse marine life

    • What causes earthquakes to occur?

  • Tectonic plate movements
  • Stress buildup in the Earth's crust (correct)
  • Atmospheric pressure changes
  • Underwater volcanic eruptions

    • What is a fault?

  • A type of volcanic rock formation
  • A result of underwater erosion
  • A crack in the Earth's crust caused by stress in surrounding rocks (correct)
  • A deep-sea trench

    • How do volcanoes and earthquakes contribute to landscape transformation?

    <p>They can radically transform the landscape in a short time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes stress buildup in the Earth's crust?

    <p>Pieces of the Earth pushing and grinding past each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives people a small glimpse of interesting features of the Earth?

    <p>Snorkeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do people benefit from identifying lithospheric features both underwater and on land?

    <p>It provides clues about how the Earth's crust changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes tsunamis?

    <p>Earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are volcanoes formed?

    <p>Lithosphere pulling apart, crust being forced back into the mantle, or mantle plumes rising to the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are hot spots like Yellowstone National Park and the Hawai'ian islands caused by?

    <p>Mantle plumes rising to the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do rocks cause earthquakes?

    <p>Pressure changes due to new sediment deposits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do seismologists study to understand the Earth's interior?

    <p>Earthquake waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do lava types from volcanoes provide clues about?

    <p>The Earth's interior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Rocks store energy and cause earthquakes when the pressure changes due to new sediment deposits
    • Seismologists study earthquake waves to understand the Earth's interior, revealing the five layers: solid inner core, liquid outer core, liquid mantle, taffy-like upper layer, and outer crust
    • Tsunamis, or tidal waves, can be caused by earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions
    • Tsunamis travel fast in the open ocean but slow down near the shoreline, causing destruction and sometimes multiple waves
    • Volcanoes form in three ways: lithosphere pulling apart, crust being forced back into the mantle, or mantle plumes rising to the surface
    • Hot spots, such as Yellowstone National Park and the Hawai'ian islands, are areas of volcanic activity caused by mantle plumes
    • Lava types from volcanoes provide clues about the Earth's interior
    • Weathering and deposition, processes on the surface of Hawai'i, are caused by natural agents like wind, water, or sun
    • The Hawai'ian islands were formed by a mantle plume depositing volcanic lava over a long period, with the Big Island being the most active volcanic area currently
    • A new island, Lo'ihi, is forming off the Big Island's southeast coast but is currently underwater and will take a long time to reach the surface.

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    Test your knowledge of the Earth's dynamic features and the changes in the lithosphere. Explore how snorkeling in Hawai'i can provide insights into these geological changes.

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