Earthquakes & Volcanoes: Grade Booster!

Front

Earthquakes are most likely going to occur at a ________ boundary.

Back

Transform

Front

True or False? There are thousands of earthquakes everyday; we just don't always feel them.

Back

True

Front

What is the area beneath the Earth's surface where rock that is under stress breaks and triggers an earthquake?

Back

Focus

Front

If you are located near the epicenter of the earthquake, what will you probably feel?

Back

You will feel a stronger earthquake.

Front

Which wave causes the MOST destruction? Options: P Wave, S Wave, Surface Wave

Back

Surface Wave

Front

Which wave is released first? Options: P Wave, S Wave, Surface Wave

Back

P Wave

Front

Which of the following waves can ONLY travel through solids? P Wave, S Wave, Surface Wave

Back

S Wave

Front

Why do we experience earthquakes?

Back

Earthquakes release stored energy from a build-up of stress.

Front

What is the difference between magma and lava?

Back

Magma is below the Earth's surface; lava is above it.

Front

How might we describe a volcano that has not erupted recently but is expected to do so in the near future? Options: Active, Dormant, Extinct

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Dormant