Volcanoes and Earthquakes: The Restless Planet

SheelonEarth ScienceScienceEnglishGrades 6-8Published Aug 5, 2026

Plates that never stop moving, a ring of fire around the Pacific and a city buried in a day. Ten questions on what the ground is really doing under your feet.

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What is molten rock called once it reaches the surface?Tap an answer
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What does a seismograph measure?Multiple Choice
Which Roman city was buried by Vesuvius in AD 79? (one word)Type Answer
What is the epicentre of an earthquake?Multiple Choice
An undersea earthquake can cause a tsunami.True / False
Why does Iceland have so many volcanoes?Multiple Choice
What should you do indoors during an earthquake?Multiple Choice
What are the huge slabs of rock that make up Earth's surface called? (two words)Type Answer

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