Continental Drift and Earthquakes Crossword (Geology)
Across
- 3. This type of melting takes place at subduction zones
- 10. This is the instrument used to record seismic data
- 11. This is the study of ancient magnetic reversals via the ocean floor rock record
- 12. The name given to the last supercontinent
- 13. This is the scale used to measure the strength of an earthquake
- 16. All mountains are built at this type of plate boundary
- 17. The point on the surface, directly above the earthquake focus
- 18. The fossil of this reptile was used as evidence by the GOAT to prove Continental Drift
- 19. This is the source/location of an earthquake within the crust
Down
- 1. This type of plate boundary does NOT have any volcanism
- 2. Name given to a huge wave of water forced on land by an earthquake in under the ocean
- 4. This primary hazard happens when the soil is saturation and will act like quicksand during seismic activity
- 5. Mr. Bailie's favorite scientist of all time: Alfred _________
- 6. This sedimentary rock forms in tropical, swampy environments
- 7. The most famous example of a transform boundary in the US (California)
- 8. This type of melting takes place at divergent plate boundaries
- 9. The Cascade mountain range was formed as a result of this type of melting
- 14. This is the recording/readout of seismic activity
- 15. The reason why earthquakes occur is explained by the Elastic ________ Theory