The Richter scale measures:

the amount of radon gas released

An earthquake scored high on the Richter scale but low on the Mercalli scale. Why?

it probably happened in an area with no people

The Richter scale measures:

the amount of radon gas released

Which of the following affects the amount of destruction caused by earthquake vibrations?

the nature of the material on which structures are built

the intensity and duration of the vibrations

An earthquake’s magnitude is a measure of the ____.

size of seismic waves it produces

number of surface waves it produces

Why do earthquakes often cause damaging fires?

Earthquake vibrations can break gas lines, water lines, and electrical lines.

Tsunamis from earthquakes generate enough heat to start fires.

Lightning strikes are common during earthquakes.

Magma from deep underground escapes through faults.

The Richter magnitude of an earthquake is determined from the ____.

measurement of the amplitude of the largest seismic waves

arrival times of P waves and S waves

How do scientists find the epicenter of an earthquake?

by comparing arrival times of P waves and S waves at several seismograph stations

by digging at several locations and comparing data

by comparing departure times of P waves and S waves at several seismograph stations

by reviewing satellite photos of tsunamis

Which of the statements best describes the relationship between S-P Interval time and distance from epicenter?

The longer the S-P interval, the farther the distance.

The longer the S-P interval, the closer the distance.

The shorter the S-P interval, the farther the distance.

Which of the statements best describes the relationship between lag time and distance from epicenter?

The longer the lag time, the farther the distance.

The longer the lag time, the closer the distance.

The shorter the lag time, the farther the distance.

Which statement best explains the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

Particles in longitudinal waves travel in the direction of the wave, while particles in transverse waves travel perpendicular to the wave.

Longitudinal waves have troughs, while transverse waves have crests.

Longitudinal waves produce energy, while transverse waves consume energy.

Particles in longitudinal waves travel towards a force, while particles in transverse wave travel away from a force.

Earthquakes that occur closer to the Earth's surface tend to be...

of larger magnitude and high intensity which cause severe damage

of larger magnitude and low intensity which cause minimal damage

of smaller magnitude and low intensity which cause minimal damage

of smaller magnitude and high intensity which cause severe damage

Locating and Measuring Earthquakes

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the point at which the first movement occurs during an earthquake?

Epicenter

Focus

Fault

Plate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where is the point on the Earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?

Epicenter

Fault

Hypocenter

Tremor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which body waves cause particles of rock material to move at right angles to the direction in which the waves are traveling?

Body Waves

P Waves

S Waves

Surface Waves

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is an instrument that detects and records waves produced by earthquakes? (This piece of equipment can measure the magnitude of an earthquake.)

Epicenter

Fault

Seismogram

Seismograph

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the measure of the amount of energy released in an earthquake?

Earthquake

Epicenter

Magnitude

Seismogram

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which scale rates earthquakes based on the amount of damage done?

Mercalli Scale

Richter Scale

Seismogram Scale

Bernoulli Scale

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which scale measures the intensity of the ground movement?

Mercalli Scale

Richter Scale

Seismogram Scale

Bernoulli Scale

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Locating and Measuring Earthquakes

45 questions

Where is the point at which the first movement occurs during an earthquake?

Where is the point on the Earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?

Which body waves cause particles of rock material to move at right angles to the direction in which the waves are traveling?

What is an instrument that detects and records waves produced by earthquakes? (This piece of equipment can measure the magnitude of an earthquake.)

What is the measure of the amount of energy released in an earthquake?

Which scale rates earthquakes based on the amount of damage done?

Which scale measures the intensity of the ground movement?

What is the temporary state in which loose soil and rock materials take on the property of a liquid?

What is a smaller earthquake that follows a larger earthquake?

What is an area along a seismically active fault where no earthquake activity has occurred over a long period of time?

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