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A volcano with accounts of eruption documented within 10,000 years (2 words)
Active Volcano
What is a big body of land on the globe?
Continent
What is a vibration of Earth due to the rapid release of energy?
Earthquake
What is the location on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?
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What is the exact site of the origin of an earthquake, below the epicenter?
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What is the liquid rock below the Earth's surface?
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What is a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill?
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A chain of mountains (2 words)
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Earthquake waves (2 words)
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The first type of seismic wave to be recorded in a seismic station; these compression waves are the fastest and travel through solids, liquids, and gases (2 words)
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The second type of earthquake wave to be recorded in a seismic station; these shearing waves are stronger than P-waves, but only move through solids (2 words)
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What is the graphical record of an earthquake?
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Study Notes
Volcanoes and Eruptions
- A Active Volcano is one with documented eruptions within the last 10,000 years.
Geography
- A Continent is a large continuous mass of land on Earth.
Earthquake Dynamics
- Earthquakes produce Seismic Waves as vibrations caused by the rapid release of energy.
Earthquake Terminology
- The Epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
- The Focus is the exact point beneath Earth's surface where the earthquake originates.
Geological Composition
- Magma refers to the molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface.
Landforms
- A Mountain is a significant land mass that rises prominently above its surroundings, taller than a hill.
Mountain Chains
- A Mountain Range is a series of connected mountains forming a chain.
Seismology
- Seismic Waves are the vibrations produced by earthquakes, categorized into different types.
Types of Seismic Waves
- P-Waves are the first seismic waves recorded during an earthquake; they are compressional waves that travel through solids, liquids, and gases and are the fastest.
- S-Waves are the second seismic waves recorded; they are shearing waves, stronger than P-waves, but they can only propagate through solids.
Earthquake Measurement
- A Seismogram is the graphical output that records the motion of the ground during an earthquake, capturing the seismic waves' intensity and duration.
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Test your knowledge on key geological concepts with this quiz focused on Earth features and phenomena. Explore topics ranging from volcanoes and earthquakes to major landforms. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of geology!
