Faults and Earthquakes
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6th - 8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are P waves and what do they feel like during an earthquake?
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P waves, or primary waves, are the first seismic waves released during an earthquake. They are felt as small jolts and light shaking.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of stress is associated with a normal fault?
Back
Tension is the type of stress associated with a normal fault.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the focus of an earthquake?
Back
The focus of an earthquake is the point underground where the earthquake originates.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Richter Scale used for?
Back
The Richter Scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of stress is associated with a reverse fault?
Back
Compression is the type of stress associated with a reverse fault.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are S waves and how do they differ from P waves?
Back
S waves, or secondary waves, are seismic waves that arrive after P waves. They cause more intense shaking and can only travel through solids.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between the epicenter and the focus of an earthquake?
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The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus, which is the point underground where the earthquake originates.
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