Earth's Dynamic Features Quiz

What is the main reason Hawai'i is a great place to observe lithospheric changes?

What causes earthquakes to occur?

How do volcanoes and earthquakes contribute to landscape transformation?

What causes stress buildup in the Earth's crust?

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

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

What causes tsunamis?

How are volcanoes formed?

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

How do rocks cause earthquakes?

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

What do lava types from volcanoes provide clues about?

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.

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.