Geological Time Periods Flashcard

What crustal feature forms when two continental plates converge?

What type of volcano is characterized by thick, slow-moving lava and is the most common type on Earth?

Which era is referred to as the 'Age of Reptiles'?

During which time period did the supercontinent Pangaea appear?

What type of volcano is built by alternating layers of lava flows and ash flows?

What is the geological term for the process of one tectonic plate sliding under another?

What is the name of the supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras?

What type of volcano is typically small and built from ash and cinders?

What is the geological time scale?

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?