Earthquakes

Earthquakes

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Science

9th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS3-2, MS-ESS2-3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the wave generated by an earthquake that is the second to be recorded by a seismograph?

Back

S-wave

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do you call the tremor that follows a major earthquake and is smaller in magnitude?

Back

Aftershock

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the theory that explains how rocks can be strained past a certain point and then spring back to their original shape?

Back

Elastic rebound theory

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What scale expresses the intensity of an earthquake using Roman numerals and descriptions?

Back

Mercalli scale

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the name of the giant ocean wave that often occurs after a major earthquake with an epicenter on the ocean floor?

Back

Tsunami

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary wave generated by an earthquake that travels the fastest?

Back

P-wave

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?

Back

Epicenter

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