Set 6C & 6D (Earth Science)

Front

What is the center of earthquake activity called?

Back

Focus

Front

What is the term for the spot on the earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?

Back

Epicenter

Front

How are the strength of earthquakes reported?

Back

Using the Richter Scale.

Front

What scale measures the intensity of an earthquake based on the damage it causes?

Back

Mercalli Scale.

Front

What is the difference between the focus and the epicenter of an earthquake?

Back

The focus is the point within the Earth where the earthquake originates, while the epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus.

Front

What does the Richter Scale measure?

Back

The magnitude or strength of an earthquake.

Front

What does the Mercalli Scale assess?

Back

The intensity of an earthquake based on its observed effects and damage.

Front

What is seismic activity?

Back

The frequency and intensity of earthquakes in a given area.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What is a tectonic plate?

Back

A massive slab of solid rock that makes up the Earth's lithosphere and moves over the semi-fluid asthenosphere.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the relationship between tectonic plate movement and earthquakes?

Back

Earthquakes often occur along tectonic plate boundaries where plates interact, causing stress to build up and eventually release.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2