SCIENCE 6

Front

A vibration of the earth due to a rapid release of energy is known as _________.

Back

Earthquake

Front

What layer of the Earth is made up of tectonic plates?

Back

Crust

Front

What causes an earthquake?

Back

movement of crustal plates

Front

Factors determining the intensity of an earthquake’s shaking at a specific location: Magnitude of the earthquake, Frequency of aftershocks, Depth of the earthquake’s focus, Distance from the earthquake’s epicenter.

Back

Distance from the earthquake’s epicenter

Front

What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?

Back

an area where crustal plates are weak

Front

What can be a result of an earthquake?

Back

Landslide, Tsunami, Property Damage

Front

How does the story of the 3 Little Pigs illustrate the difference between an earthquake's magnitude and its intensity?

Back

The wolf's blowing shows the magnitude or strength of the earthquake and the type of damage.

Front

Which of the following statements is/are true about volcanoes?

Back

I, II, and III

Front

Which best differentiates active from inactive volcano?

Back

Active volcano has records of eruption while inactive volcano has no record of eruption.

Front

What is the difference between magma and lava?

Back

Lava is outside the Earth, magma is inside.