Earthquakes

The most destructive type of wave is a

• P-wave

• S-wave

• Surface wave

• transverse wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is an earthquake?

• When the earth causes an upward thrust in the epicenter.
• When the earth moves up and down along the ocean floor.
• When tectonic plates move against each other causing the earth to move. 
• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The hypocenter is called the focus

• True
• Sometimes
• Only with a convergent earthquake.
• False

Which feature is created by all 3 types of plate boundaries.

• Earthquakes

• Mountains

• Subduction Zones

• Volcanoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

How do convergent plates move?

• They pull away from each other.

• They slide by each other.

• They move to connect to each other.

• It depends, sometimes they move close to each other, sometimes they move far apart.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which seismic wave moves like a slinky? 

• P Wave
• S Wave
• Surface Wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which seismic wave moves at right angles?  

• P Waves
• S Waves
• Surface Waves

What causes earthquakes?

• Millions of people jumping at once

• The earth rotating

• The movement of plate tectonics

• Gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following is NOT a cause of an earthquake?

• Collapse of Cavern
• Eruption of Volcano
• Lightning Strikes
• Moving Tectonic Plates

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is a break in the lithosphere along which movement in an earthquake has first occurred?

• Earthquake
• Epicenter
• Fault
• Focus

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2