chapter 9 science

volcanoes

9 cards·by kelli.kujawa

The point on Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake

epicenter

A shaking of Earth's crust or lithosphere caused by sudden, shifting movements in the crust

earthquake

A break or crack in Earth where the rocks on one side have moved relative to the rocks on the other side

fault

The moving of pieces of soil or rock by mechanisms including gravity, wind, water, ice, or plants and animals

erosion

the laying down of rock, soil, organic material, or other material on the surface of the Earth

deposition

A natural feature on Earth's surface; including moutain, hills, valleys, and coastal features

landforms

A rapid downhill movement of large amounts of rock and soil

landslide

A cone-shape landform that sometimes releases hot rocks, gases, ans ashes

volcano

a gradual wearing away or changing of rock and soil caused by water, ice, temperature changes, wind, chemicals, and living things

weathering