Earthquakes

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Where do most severe earthquakes occur?

• In mountains
• Along major rivers
• At plate boundaries
• In the middle of plates

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At plate boundaries

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P waves travel through

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Both solids and liquids.

Front

What is an earthquake frequently preceded by?

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A temporary change in the speed of the surface waves

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Vibrations in the earth caused by the sudden movement of rock are called: Epicenters, Earthquakes, Faults, Tsunamis

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Earthquakes

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The point of the earth's surface directly above the point where an earthquake occurs is called the:

• Focus
• Epicenter
• Fracture
• Fault

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Epicenter

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The point along a fault where an earthquake begins is called the:

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Focus

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What causes most injuries during earthquakes?

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The collapse of buildings

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By analyzing the difference in the time it takes for P waves and S waves to arrive at a seismograph station, scientists can determine an earthquake's:
Options: Epicenter, L waves, Fault zone, Intensity

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Epicenter

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Characteristic of earthquakes causing the most severe damage:

• A deep focus
• An intermediate focus
• A shallow focus
• A deep epicenter

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A shallow focus

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If an earthquake strikes while you are in a car, you should

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Stop the car in a clear space and remain in the car