Earthquake Test 2

Front

What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

Back

The point on the Earth's surface directly above the location where an earthquake originates.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What are the three types of seismic waves?

Back

P waves, S waves, and Surface waves.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is the order of arrival for seismic waves at a seismograph?

Back

P wave, S wave, Surface wave.

Front

What does the Richter scale measure?

Back

The strength of an earthquake.

Front

What are P waves?

Back

Primary waves that are the first to arrive at a seismograph; they can move through solids, liquids, and gases.

Front

What are S waves?

Back

Secondary waves that arrive after P waves; they can only move through solids.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Front

What are Surface waves?

Back

Seismic waves that travel along the Earth's surface and arrive last; they cause the most damage.

Front

Where do earthquakes most often occur?

Back

Near plate boundaries.

Front

What is a seismograph?

Back

An instrument that measures and records the motion of the ground during an earthquake.

Front

What is tectonic plate movement?

Back

The movement of the Earth's lithosphere which causes earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3