Earth's Natural Forces Vocabulary Quiz

Vocabulary flashcards defined in Earth's Natural Forces Vocabulary Quiz.

tremors

shaking or small movements in the ground, usually caused by earthquakes or volcanic activity

scalding

extremely hot to the touch

seismographs

machines that record the shaking of the Earth to help scientists detect earthquakes or volcanic activity.

exerts

puts energy or power into doing something

tectonic plates

huge pieces of the Earth's crust that fit together like a puzzle and slowly move

cinders

small chunks of rock and ash that come out of a volcano during an eruption

plummeting

suddenly dropping or falling from a high place

volcanologists

scientists who study volcanoes—how they erupt, what causes them, and how to keep people safe

shards

sharp, pointed pieces of glass, metal, rock, or other hard material

pulverize

to grind or crush something

cascaded

fallen or poured down