Earthquake Weekly Assessment (Inspire Science McGraw/Hill)

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are breaks or cracks in the rocks that make up Earth's crust.

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Faults

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The distance between wave crests is called ___.

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wavelength

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Waves that move material up and down as they travel are called.

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transverse waves

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The amount of energy released by an earthquake is its .

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magnitude

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Where are earthquakes more likely to occur?

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Where faults are located.

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How can people prepare for earthquakes?

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People can build earthquake-safe buildings in earthquake zones.

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If you are indoors during an earthquake, you can seek safety .

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under a table

Front

What are two things you can do to prepare for an earthquake?

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Emergency kit and determine a way of communicating with family members; Attach shelves to wall and put heavy stuff on bottom of shelves; Get under doorways or outside away from buildings

Front

What would be most effective in minimizing the potential damage caused by an earthquake?

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building structures that withstand ground vibrations