Earthquake Flashcards

Earthquake Flashcards

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Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sarah Link

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19 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an earthquake?

Back

The shaking and trembling that results from the sudden movement of the Earth’s crust. Faulting is the main cause of earthquakes.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many earthquakes occur per year?

Back

1,000,000 per year! Most earthquakes are too small to feel.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does California have more earthquakes?

Back

Because it's on 2 plates moving different ways.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a tsunami?

Back

A giant wave caused by an earthquake that occurs on the ocean floor.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where is the safest place to be during a tsunami?

Back

In the middle of the ocean on a boat.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are seismic waves?

Back

Waves caused by earthquakes.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the 3 types of seismic waves?

Back

P Waves (primary waves), S Waves (secondary waves), and L Waves (surface waves).

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