44 Questions
What is viscosity?
The resistance of a fluid to flow
Which type of fault involves plates moving apart and the hanging wall moving down?
Normal Fault
What is seismology?
The study of earthquakes
What is the primary wave in seismology known as?
P wave
Which area is known for a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
Ring of Fire
What does the S wave in seismology stand for?
Secondary wave
What is the focus of an earthquake?
Where the earthquake slip happens below the ground
What are the three common types of lava based on their viscosity?
Basaltic, andesitic, and rhyolitic
What does the term 'Ring of Fire' refer to?
A major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean with seismic and volcanic activity
What is the role of a seismologist?
To study earthquakes
What is the scientific instrument that records seismic waves from an earthquake?
Seismograph
Viscosity is the resistance of a fluid to flow.
True
The three common types of lava are basaltic, andesitic, and rhyolitic.
True
Normal Fault involves plates moving together and the hanging wall moving up.
False
Seismic waves are the waves of energy caused by a volcanic eruption.
False
Seismology is the scientific study of earthquakes.
True
The P wave in seismology stands for primary.
True
The S wave in seismology stands for surface.
False
The focus is where the earthquake slip happens above the ground.
False
The epicenter is where the shaking is first felt above ground directly above the focus.
True
The Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Atlantic Ocean.
False
The seismograph is the scientific instrument that records seismic waves from an earthquake.
True
What are the three common types of lava based on their viscosity?
Basaltic, andesitic, and rhyolitic.
What is the resistance of a fluid to flow called?
Viscosity.
What is the role of a seismologist?
A scientist who studies earthquakes.
Where does the earthquake slip happen below the ground?
Focus.
Where is the shaking first felt above ground directly above the focus?
Epicenter.
What is the major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur called?
Ring of Fire.
What are the three main types of fault movements in earthquakes?
Normal Fault, Reverse Fault, Strike-Slip Fault.
What is the scientific instrument that records seismic waves from an earthquake called?
Seismograph.
What are the two types of body waves in seismology?
P wave and S wave.
What is the scientific study of earthquakes called?
Seismology.
What is the term for the waves of energy caused by an earthquake?
Seismic waves.
Viscosity is the resistance of a fluid to ______
flow
The three common types of lava—basaltic, andesitic, and ______
rhyolitic
A fault is where two earth plates ______
meet
Normal Fault - plates move apart and hanging wall moves ______
down
Reverse Fault - plates press together and hanging wall moves ______
up
Strike-Slip Fault - both plates slide past each ______
other
Seismic Waves are the waves of energy caused by an ______
earthquake
The scientific study of earthquakes is called ______
seismology
A scientist who studies earthquakes is called a ______
seismologist
The scientific instrument that records seismic waves from an earthquake is called a ______
seismograph
The P stands for primary. These waves arrive ______
first
Study Notes
Lava Types
- Viscosity is the resistance of a fluid to flow, and different types of lava have different viscosities.
- There are three common types of lava: basaltic, andesitic, and rhyolitic.
- Each type of lava contains different amounts of silica (SiO2) and dissolved gases.
Faults
- A fault is where two earth plates meet.
- There are three main types of fault movements in earthquakes:
- Normal Fault: plates move apart and the hanging wall moves down.
- Reverse Fault: plates press together and the hanging wall moves up.
- Strike-Slip Fault: both plates slide past each other.
Seismic Waves
- Seismic waves are the waves of energy caused by an earthquake.
- There are two main types of body waves:
- P wave (primary): arrives first, moves with a push-pull motion.
- S wave (secondary): arrives second, moves with an up and down motion.
Seismology
- Seismology is the scientific study of earthquakes.
- A seismologist is a scientist who studies earthquakes.
- A seismograph is the scientific instrument that records seismic waves from an earthquake.
Earthquake Location
- The focus is where the earthquake slip happens below the ground.
- The epicenter is where the shaking is first felt above ground, directly above the focus.
Ring of Fire
- The Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
Test your knowledge of volcanoes and earthquakes with this study guide quiz. Learn about the different types of lava and their viscosities, as well as the role of silica and dissolved gases in determining lava composition. Prepare to ace your upcoming test with this comprehensive review.
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