The Earth Keywords

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  • Created on: 10-10-12 16:27
The central part of the earth
Core
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The layer of the earth between the crust and the core
Mantle
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Hot molten magma that is forced out onto the earth's surface
Lava
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Opening in the Earth's crust form which molten rock, dust, ash and hot gases flow or erupt
Volcano
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The point beneath the Earth's surface where rock breaks under the stress and causes an earthquake
Focus
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The point on the Earth's surface directly above an earthquake focus
Epicentre
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The measurement of an Earthquake's strength based on seismic waves and movement along faults
Magnitude
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A device that records ground movements caused by seismic waves as they move through Earth
Seismograph
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Card 2

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The layer of the earth between the crust and the core

Back

Mantle

Card 3

Front

Hot molten magma that is forced out onto the earth's surface

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Opening in the Earth's crust form which molten rock, dust, ash and hot gases flow or erupt

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

The point beneath the Earth's surface where rock breaks under the stress and causes an earthquake

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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