Earthquakes

Earthquakes

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Characteristic of primary waves created by earthquakes.

Back

Can move through gases, solids, and liquids.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Faults are caused by:

  • pressure build up along plate boundaries
  • magnetic field
  • large amounts of nickel and iron in the inner core
  • magnetic polarity shifts over millions of years

Back

pressure build up along plate boundaries

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Characteristic of secondary waves created by earthquakes:

  • is a surface wave
  • causes the most amount damage
  • can move through gases, solids and liquids
  • moves through solids only

Back

moves through solids only

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which type of seismic wave causes the most damage and is the last to arrive?

Back

surface waves

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

At which point marks the epicenter of the earthquake? A, B, C, D

Back

C

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

P waves and S waves are also known as

Back

body waves

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The strain which causes a material to twist is known as

Back

shear

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