3 Earthquakes and Seismology
Authored by William Stafford
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What causes earthquakes?
Millions of people jumping at once
The earth rotating
The movement of rock
Gravity
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What are the three types of plate boundaries?
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Many earthquakes happen along the borders of...
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the fastest moving type of seismic wave?
P-wave
S-wave
Surface waves
All seismic waves travel at the same speed
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What seismic feature is located on the Earth's surface?
Epicenter
Fault
Seismograph Station
The earthquake itself
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which body waves cause particles of rock material to move at right angles (perpendicular) to the direction in which the waves are traveling?
Body Waves
P Waves
S Waves
Surface Waves
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which wave has the highest amplitude on a seismograph AND does the most structural damage?
P Wave
S Wave
Surface Wave
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