Unit 2 Selection 2 "Earthquakes"

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What are tectonic plates?

Back

Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other, causing geological phenomena such as earthquakes.

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What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are primarily caused by the movement of tectonic plates along faults.

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What is a fault in geological terms?

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A fault is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock, which can lead to earthquakes when stress is released.

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What is the San Andreas Fault?

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The San Andreas Fault is a major fault line in California that is known for its seismic activity and is a boundary between the Pacific and North American tectonic plates.

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What is the difference between 'fiction' and 'nonfiction'?

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Fiction refers to literature that is created from the imagination, while nonfiction is based on facts and real events.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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How can earthquakes lead to tsunamis?

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Earthquakes that occur under the ocean can displace large amounts of water, creating waves that can develop into tsunamis.

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What is the Richter scale?

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The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes.

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What is seismic activity?

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Seismic activity refers to the frequency, type, and size of earthquakes that occur in a certain area.

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What are aftershocks?

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Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that occur in the same area after a larger earthquake.

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What is the role of the Earth's crust in earthquakes?

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The Earth's crust is the outermost layer where tectonic plates interact, and its movements can lead to earthquakes.