
Final Review: Earthquakes & Tsunamis
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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of seismic waves cause the most damage?
Back
Surface waves cause the most damage during an earthquake.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the location with the largest concentration of volcanoes in the world called?
Back
The Ring of Fire is the location with the largest concentration of volcanoes.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the measure of the amount of energy released in an earthquake?
Back
Magnitude is the measure of the energy released in an earthquake.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What instrument detects and measures earthquakes?
Back
A seismograph is the instrument that detects and measures earthquakes.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the time between P and S waves as the distance from an earthquake increases?
Back
The time between P and S waves increases as the distance from the earthquake increases.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are P waves?
Back
P waves, or primary waves, are the fastest seismic waves and can travel through solids and liquids.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are S waves?
Back
S waves, or secondary waves, are slower than P waves and can only travel through solids.
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