Understanding Earthquakes: A Flashcard

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5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What caused the shaking of San Francisco on April 18, 1906?
Back
An earthquake
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main cause of earthquakes?
Back
Masses of rock shifting below the earth's surface
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What device do scientists use to record seismic waves?
Back
Seismograph
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are engineers focusing on to deal with earthquakes?
Back
Creating better buildings and structures
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can earthquakes be predicted?
Back
False
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A seismograph detects, measures, and records seismic waves of earthquakes.
Back
True
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A _________ detects, measures, and records seismic waves of earthquakes.
Back
seismograph
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