Earthquakes

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An Epicanter is . . . .

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the point on the Earth's surface directly above an earthquake's starting point.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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A Surface Wave is . . . .

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a seismic wave that travels along the surface of a medium and that has a stronger effect near the surface of the medium than it has in the interior.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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The Focus is . . . .

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the location within Earth along a fault at which the first motion of an earthquake occurs.

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A measure of the strength of an earthquake is called the _____________.

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magnitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Do all earthquakes result from movement along plate boundaries?

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False

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An area along a fault where relatively few earthquakes have occurred recently but where strong earthquakes are known to have occurred in the past.

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seismic gap

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Which state has the highest earthquake hazard level of the contiguous United States? Options: Alaska, California, China, South Carolina.

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California

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Undersea earthquakes can cause a sudden drop or rise in the ocean floor creating a __________________.

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tsunami

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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A seismograph is an instrument that records vibrations . . . . .

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in the ground

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An area on Earth's surface where no direct seismic waves from a particular earthquake can be detected.

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shadow zone