Earthquakes Review

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What is the main result of two tectonic plates slipping past one another?

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Earthquakes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What type of earthquake wave is represented by Model A in the diagram, which travels faster than S-waves?

Back

P-waves (compressional waves).

Front

In a seismogram, which part is used to find the distance to the epicenter of an earthquake?

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The difference in the arrival time of the P-wave and S-wave.

Front

What is the most effective way to minimize potential damage caused by an earthquake?

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Building structures that can withstand ground vibrations.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

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What is the focus of an earthquake?

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A point in the interior of Earth where the energy is released.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What direction do waves generated at the focus of an earthquake move?

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Out in all directions.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What are tectonic plates?

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Large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What are S-waves and how do they differ from P-waves?

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S-waves (shear waves) are slower than P-waves (compressional waves) and can only travel through solids.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

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The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What is a seismogram?

Back

A record produced by a seismograph that shows the arrival times of seismic waves.