Earthquakes Review

Where do earthquakes occur?

• along fault lines

• where seismic waves are

• where volcanoes are erupting

• along coastlines

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is this?

• seismologist

• seismogram

• seismograph

• earthquake

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What is this?

• seismologist

• seismogram

• seismograph

• earthquake

What causes most earthquakes?

• tsunamis

• aftershocks

• the inner core

• plate movement

What is an earthquake that occurs after a large earthquake?

• tsunami

• minor earthquake

• aftershock

• hot spot

What part of the earthquake is underground where it starts? (Point A)

• epicenter

• focus

• fault line

• seismogram

What part of the earthquake is the point on the surface directly above the focus? (point C)

• fault line

• focus

• epicenter

• seismic wave

Where should you go if you're inside during an earthquake?

• in a doorway or under a table

• in your bathtub

• in your basement

• near your windows

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the earthquake safety saying?

• stop, drop, and roll

• drop, rock, and roll

• run away

• drop, cover, and hold

What should you avoid if you're outside during an earthquake?

• power lines

• buildings

• trees

• all of the above