Chapter Two Study Guide
8th Grade
Mr. Benbow
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Geology
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Define: Lithosphere, Seismic Waves, Pangaea, fault, tectonic earthquakes, tremor,
tsunamis, aftershock, focus, epicenter, semiology, ring of fire, ejecta, aa, fiery blast, lava
tunnel, dike, igneous, magma, lava
Essay from page 28.
o Tell what four attributes Snider-Pellegrini’s theory using the flood for plate
movement explains.
Be able to explain both theories- Plate tectonics and elastic rebound theory.
You will be asked to identify parts of a wave on a seismogram.
Know the faults and the folds
You will be asked to identify on a map the three major earth quake locations.
Do identify numbers- 2,3,4,5
Do explain number- 1, 2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Do apply numbers 3,4
Pro-tip you will be asked to identify picture on the test. (Ex. Types of folds and types of
Volcanos) You may be asked to explain them as well.