Hazards and Structure of the Earth Flashcards
How can natural hazards be classified?
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- Tectonic hazards
- Atmospheric hazards
- Geomorphological hazards
- Biological hazards
How can natural hazards be classified?
Where in the world are the majority of the Earth’s volcanoes and earthquakes found?
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The majority of the Earth’s volcanoes and earthquakes occur around the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Where in the world are the majority of the Earth’s volcanoes and earthquakes found?
Some volcanoes occur in the middle of plates. What are these known as?
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Volcanic hotspots
Some volcanoes occur in the middle of plates. What are these known as?
What is the name of the upper portion of the mantle?
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The asthenosphere
What is the name of the upper portion of the mantle?
Identify the three types of plate margin.
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Constructive, conservative and destructive.
Identify the three types of plate margin.
