Earthquakes

Front

What is the shaking of the Earth’s crust caused by a release of energy?

Back

Earthquake

Front

Which of the following is NOT a cause of an earthquake? Collapse of Cavern, Eruption of Volcano, Lightning Strikes, Moving Tectonic Plates

Back

Lightning Strikes

Front

Where is the point at which the first movement occurs during an earthquake?

Back

Focus

Front

Where is the point on the Earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?

Back

Epicenter

Front

Which type of wave is the first to arrive after an earthquake occurs?

Back

P Wave

Front

Which body waves cause particles of rock material to move at right angles to the direction in which the waves are traveling? Options: Body Waves, P Waves, S Waves, Surface Waves

Back

S Waves

Front

P Waves can move through which of the following? Gas, Liquid, Solid, Solid liquid only.

Back

Solid liquid only.

Front

Which scale measures the intensity of the ground movement?

Back

Richter Scale

Front

What is a large ocean wave that results from an underwater earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption?

Back

Tsunami

Front

The outside layer of the earth is called ______________________.

Back

crust