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2. What does VEI stand for?

  • Volcanic Equality Institute
  • Volcanic Explosivity Index
  • Volcano Equality Institute
  • Volcanic Eruption Index

3. Whats the focus of pressure of an earthquake called?

  • Epik centre.
  • Epicentre.
  • Centre-epi
  • Epi-centor

4. How are fold mountains made and give an example?

  • As plates pull apart, the continental crust is pulled apart. E.g. Mt. Everest, Mt. Kilimanjaro
  • As plates push together, the continental crust is squashed together and forced upwards. E.g. Himalayas, Alps
  • As plates pull apart, the continental crust is pulled apart. E.g. Himalayas, Alps
  • As plates push together, the continental crust is squashed together and forced upwards. E.g. Mt. Everest, Mt. Kilimanjaro

5. Environmental impacts of earthquakes?

  • Fire damage, landslides, tsunamis, landmarks lost.
  • Business destroyed, damage to transport and communication, income lost.
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