Earth Science Fall Final - Modified

Front

What is the measure of the strength of an earthquake?

Back

Magnitude

Front

How far away is the epicenter of an earthquake that has a S-P interval of 55 sec?

Back

540 km

Front

This rock formed when lava cooled very quickly on Earth's surface. What specific type of rock is it?

Back

Extrusive Igneous Rock

Front

What is the elevation at location A?

Back

140 m

Front

Which layer will you observe convection currents?

Back

Asthenosphere

Front

What is the definition of an earthquake?

Back

A sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What is the difference between the Richter scale and the Moment Magnitude scale?

Back

The Richter scale measures the amplitude of seismic waves, while the Moment Magnitude scale measures the total energy released by an earthquake.

Front

What are tectonic plates?

Back

Large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the role of the asthenosphere in plate tectonics?

Back

The asthenosphere allows tectonic plates to move due to its semi-fluid nature.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

Back

Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.