LHS Earth Science - Earthquakes

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The epicenter of an earthquake is

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The point on the surface directly above the focus

Front

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

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San Andreas

Front

The Richter scale measures:

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the strength of an earthquake

Front

Which travels fastest, always being the first detected by seismic stations? Options: P waves, S waves

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P waves

Front

An instrument that detects and measures earthquakes is a

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seismograph

Front

Where is the point at which the first movement occurs during an earthquake? (Options: Epicenter, Focus, Fault, Plate)

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Focus

Front

P Waves can move through which of the following? Gas, Liquid, Solid, All of these

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All of these

Front

S Waves can move through which of the following? Gas, Liquid, Solid, All of these

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Solid

Front

What is the temporary state in which loose soil and rock materials take on the property of a liquid?

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Liquefaction

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What is a large ocean wave that results from an underwater earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption?

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Tsunami