G6 Vocabularies

8. the layer of the Earth that's made of molten iron and nickel
9. The theory that continents have moved over geological time from a single supercontinent (Pangaea) to their current positions.
11. the layer of the Earth that's made of solid rock
12. A sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves, often resulting in ground shaking. Earthquakes can be caused by tectonic movements, volcanic activity, or human activities.
13. one of the natural sources of sulfur dioxide
14. The main reason for tides occurring in Earth's oceans is the force of gravity due to
15. A German geophysicist and meteorologist who proposed the theory of continental drift in the early 20th century.
17. The highest level that the ocean reaches on the shore during the tidal cycle.
19. the layer of the Earth that's made of molten rock

1. Mountains that are formed primarily by the folding of the Earth's crust due to tectonic
2. An opening in the Earth's surface through which molten rock, gases, and ash can escape.
3. occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the moon.
4. the layer of the Earth that's made of solid iron and nickel
5. The edges where two tectonic plates meet.
6. occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking all or part of the sun's light from reaching the Earth.
7. The Solar System (and the Sun) is thought to have formed from
10. a large area of the Earth’s crust that floats on the mantle
16. a stage of the water cycle can cause damage to the environment if the water contains acid
18. The lowest level that the ocean reaches on the shore during the tidal cycle.