Name the earth layers .
Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
Which is the outer layer of the earth?
Crust
which is the inner layer of the earth?
Core
Which is the thickets layer of the earth?
Mantle
Which is the thiniest layer of the earth?
Crust
The lithosphere is surface composed of different parts that fit together, like a puzzle. How are this parts called?
Tectonic plates
T o F: Tectonic plates are always at a standstill, that is to say, they never move
False, they are in constant motion.
Which plates affect Chile?
Nazca Plate and South American Plate
What is an epicenter?
The point on the surface of Earth, located just above the hypocenter of an earquake.
What is an hypocenter?
The point of origin of the earthquake.
How can we measure earthquakes?
Richter scale and Mercalli scale.
What does the Richter scale measure?
The energy released in an earthquake.
What does the Mercalli scale measure?
The damage caused.
What happen when the epicenter of an earthquake is located in ocean floor?
Tsunamis
How are tsuamis generated?
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What do you have to do in case of an earthquake? Give at least 3 examples.
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