Earthquakes

Earthquakes

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21 Qs

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Earthquakes

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The epicenter of an earthquake is

The point below the surface where rock begins to break and the first motion occurs
The seismic station closest to the earthquake
The place where the greatest damage occurs
The point on the surface directly above the focus

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which travels fastest, always being the first detected by seismic stations?

P waves
S waves

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the purpose of the three points in the center of the circles on the map?  

They are a plot for predicting earthquake activity.  
They calculate the speed of seismic waves. 
They show the mountains most likely to be affected by earthquakes.  
They are used to locate an earthquake's epicenter.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which type of wave is the first to arrive after an earthquake occurs?

P Wave
Rayleigh Wave
S Wave
Shear Wave

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which type of wave is the first to arrive after an earthquake occurs?

P Wave
Rayleigh Wave
S Wave
Shear Wave

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

S Waves can move through which of the following?

Gas
Liquid
Solid
All of these

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Stretching rock so it becomes thinner in the middle is what kind of stress?

tension
compression
shearing

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