Chapter 12 Section 1. What is a Volcano? Opening in the Earth (called a vent) that erupts gases, ash, and lava. –Volcanic mountains result from the build-up.
Volcanic Systems
Bellringer What three specific types of evidence did Wegener study that led to him creating the idea that the continents had moved?
Oceans. 71% of Earth’s surface Pacific – largest, deepest Atlantic Indian – mostly in Southern Hemisphere Arctic – smallest, shallowest, entirely in Northern.
Created by: Seth, Austin, Jazmin, Stephanie. Tectonic mountains - Block faulting - Oceanic crust - Mountain belts - Mountains built by tectonic forces.
