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The Earth
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hypocentre | Where an earthquake starts. |
| Epicentre | Area directly above hypocentre on the surface. |
| Earthquake | Shaking of the ground. |
| Tectonic Plates | Parts where the Earths crust is broken up. |
| Pangea | Supercontinent. |
| Inner Core | Centre of the Earth. |
| Outer Core | Directly above inner core. |
| Mantle | Directly above outer core. |
| Crust | Surface of the Earth |
| Nepal | Country in Asia. |
| Life Expectancy | How long people will live for. |
| P Waves | Primary waves. It is the fastest wave. |
| S Waves | Secondary waves. |
| Surface Waves | Seismic waves on the surface of the Earth. |
| Seismic Waves | Energy released during an earthquake. |
| Compression | When tectonic plates push against each other. |
| Tension | When tectonic plates pull away from each other. |
| Shearing | When tectonic plates slide along each other. |
| Red Cross | An organization designed to help people all over the Earth. |