Earthquakes

Front

What is the crust and upper area of the mantle called?

Back

lithosphere

Front

What is the beginning point of an earthquake?

Back

focus

Front

What is a scientist who studies the movement of the earth called?

Back

seismologist

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What are the vibrations of energy flowing from the focus?

Back

seismic waves

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is the point on Earth's surface directly above the focus?

Back

epicenter

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

The strength of an earthquake's seismic waves...

Back

magnitude

Front

Giant ocean waves are called?

Back

tsunami

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

The magnitude of an earthquake is measured by an instrument called

Back

a seismograph

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

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

Back

They happen deep inside Earth.

Front

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

Back

Weaker

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2