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Earthquakes, Volcanoes & Tsunamis
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Science
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10th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The point on the earth’s surface directly above the origin of the earthquake.
Back
Epicenter
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A tool used to measure and record earthquake activity
Back
seismograph
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The most destructive seismic waves. They move the earth side to side and up and down.
Back
L waves
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Do two colliding continental plates always cause volcanoes?
Back
No, usually no subduction occurs when continental plates collide
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is formed when a magma chamber empties and collapses?
Back
a caldera
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A device used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake
Back
Richter scale
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The point of origin of an earthquake
Back
focus
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
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