Earthquakes

Front

The magnitude of an earthquake is measured by an instrument called

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a seismograph

Front

What do we call the continuously moving parts of Earth's crust?

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Plates

Front

What happens when tectonic plates shift suddenly? Options: Thunderstorm, Volcano, Earthquake, Landslide

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Earthquake

Front

What scale is used to measure Earthquakes? Options: Richter Scale, Saffir-Simpson Scale, Fujita Scale, Seismoscale

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Richter Scale

Front

The strongest earthquake will be a category _____.

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10

Front

Why can't we feel all of Earth's earthquakes?

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They happen deep inside Earth.

Front

The further the seismic waves travel from the center, the ____________ they become.

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Weaker

Front

How do scientists find out the intensity and duration of Earthquakes?

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Seismographs

Front

What do we call the place where two tectonic plates meet?

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Fault

Front

What is the difference between the epicenter and the focus?

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The epicenter is located on Earth's surface and the focus is on the fault line.