Earthquakes

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The magnitude of an earthquake is measured by an instrument called

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a seismograph

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What happens when tectonic plates shift suddenly?

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Earthquake

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What scale is used to measure Earthquakes?

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Richter Scale

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How do scientists find out the intensity and duration of Earthquakes? Options: Seismics, Seismos, Seismographs, Richter Scales

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Seismographs

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What is the difference between the epicenter and the focus?

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The epicenter is located on Earth's surface and the focus is on the fault line.

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Most earthquakes happen along _________________.

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faults

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Earthquakes under the water can cause _________________________________

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tsunamis

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The epicenter of an earthquake is: The point below the surface where rock begins to break and the first motion occurs, The place where the greatest damage occurs, The point on the surface directly above the focus

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The point on the surface directly above the focus

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This famous transform fault is located in the western United States creates significant earthquake activity for California

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San Andreas

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This is the slower wave:

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S wave