
Earthquakes quiz
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is an earthquake?
waves causes by big bangs
shaking of Earth's crust
shaking of the Earth's atmosphere
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the most common cause of an earthquake?
earths core vibrating
tectonic plates
interaction between lithosphere plates
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What causes plates to move?
convection currents
tectonic plates
spring boards
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What does it take in order for the plates to move?
incredible amount of force
gravity
weather conditions
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is released when plates move?
energy
lava
earths crust
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Where do most major earthquakes occur?
deep inside the earths mantle
near plate boundaries
close to the poles
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
List 3 other possible causes for earthquakes.
meteor impact, major landslide, collapse of a building
climate, temperature, concentration of the atmosphere
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