Forces that shape the Earth's crust
Across
- 2. wrinkles or bends that are produced in rocks while in plastic state
- 6. the unit used to measure the energy released from the source of an earthquake
- 8. a volcano that has not erupted for a long time and does not show signs of erupting again
- 9. Tectonic the combination of both Plate Tectonic Theory and the Sea Floor Spreading theory
- 12. the unit used to measure the surface damage of an earthquake to a specific area
- 13. the ______ Ring of fire is responsible for 80% to 90% of all earthquakes
- 16. a mountain or a hill formed around a vent in the earth's crust
- 17. One of the super continents in the continental drift theory
- 19. an earthquake origin due to volcanic activity or the flow of magma below the crust
- 22. a _______ may occur if an earthquake happens underwater
- 24. a scale that measure the magnitude of an earthquake
- 26. the violent type of explosive that creates fissures drain lakes and develop hot springs
- 27. Trench One of the deepest parts of the ocean near Guam
- 28. the liquid product of volcanism often red or white and turns darker when it cools
- 29. Sinking of the crust
- 30. a result of Diastrophism and Volcanism with a relief greather than 2000ft
- 32. Oceanic topography that support the Sea floor spreading theory
- 33. Widespread rising of the crust
- 35. type of fold characterized by a arch - shaped fold
- 37. is the force that tends to compress pull apart or distort a rock
- 38. an earthquake origin resulting from crustal movements
Down
- 1. is the newest tool in Earthquake detection currently being used in tectonic plate movements
- 2. Ash and lava produce a ______ soil
- 3. Meteorologist who proposed the continental drift theory
- 4. the adjustment to stress which can be classified into elastic plastic or fracture
- 5. type of fold characterized by a vertical upward stress with a big ascending bulge
- 7. When the earth's stored energy is suddenly released
- 10. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
- 11. the Mayon Volcano is the perfect example of this kind of Volcano
- 14. a type of wave that travels in rocks below the earth's surface
- 15. type of fold characterized by Horizontal beds being modified by simple step like warps
- 18. Solid part of the Earth
- 20. One of the super continents in the continental drift theory
- 21. the gas and vapors from volcanic activities are ________
- 23. the analysis of earthquake vibration
- 25. type of fold characterized by a downward bulging fold
- 27. the world’s largest active shield volcano located in Hawaii
- 31. Oceanic topography that support the Sea floor spreading theory
- 34. Horizontal motion of the crust
- 36. a volcano that is erupting or has recently erupted