What is the Earth's core mostly made of?
Metal
Which layer is the hottest?
Core
When your side of Earth faces the Sun, it is:
Daytime
Which layer of the Earth do we live on?
Crust
What is the purpose of an earthquake alert system?
To warn people and get ready before the shaking starts
The sun rises from the and sets in the .
east, west
How long does it take Earth to spin once on its axis?
24 hours
What tool is used to measure earthquakes?
Seismometer
What causes a volcanic eruption?
Pressure building up under the surface of the earth (rising magma & gas pressure)
What should you do during an earthquake?
Drop & Cover (Hide under a sturdy table)
What do we call the point where the earthquake starts underground?
Epicenter
What comes out of a volcano when it erupts?
Lava and ash
Where are volcanoes usually found?
The Ring of Fire or along mountains or near oceans
What are the three main layers of the Earth?
Crust, Mantle (upper & lower), Core (inner & outer)
What causes an earthquake?
The plates of the Earth are moving (movement of plate tectonics)