Earthquakes

Earthquakes

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the measure of the amount of ground shaking during an earthquake?

Back

Magnitude

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does triangulation help locate the epicenter of an earthquake?

Back

By calculating the difference between the P and S waves in arrival times and determining the distances from at least 3 seismic stations.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a warning sign that a tsunami may be approaching?

Back

The water will move away from the shore unusually fast and strong into the ocean.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What geological feature is created by all three types of plate boundaries?

Back

Earthquakes

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a seismograph measure?

Back

The amount of shaking of the crust.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three types of plate boundaries?

Back

Divergent, Convergent, and Transform boundaries.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between P waves and S waves?

Back

P waves are primary waves that travel faster and can move through solids and liquids, while S waves are secondary waves that travel slower and can only move through solids.

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