Earthquakes

Location on the surface directly above the focus where the most damage occurs is called the ___

• focus
• epicenter
• fracture
• subduction zone

The point below ground where movement first occurs

• fault
• epicenter
• focus
• shadow zone

Here is a picture of a seismogram. Which seismic wave reaches the station first?

• P Wave
• S Wave
• H Wave
• L Wave

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Look at the picture. What is the location called where all three circles intersect?

• focus
• earthquake
• epicenter
• seismograph

This famous transform fault is located in the western United States creates significant earthquake activity for California

• New Madrid
• Denali Fault
• Ramapo Seismic Zone
• San Andreas

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What do S (secondary) waves do during an earthquake?

• Shake the ground
• Cause eruptions
• Open cracks in the earth's surface
• Create loud noises

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

An instrument that detects and measures earthquakes is a 

• seismogram
• focus seismic map
• focus
• seismograph 

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

P Waves can move through which of the following?

• Gas
• Liquid
• Solid
• All of these

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

S Waves can move through which of the following?

• Gas
• Liquid
• Solid
• All of these

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Many earthquakes happen along the borders of...

• Countries
• Tectonic Plates
• Climate Zones
• None of the above.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3