Grade 10 Earthquake

What is an earthquake wave that follows the main shock of an earthquake?

• body wave

• P wave

• aftershock

• S wave

The vibrations in the earth caused by the sudden release of energy is called an ______________.

• epicenter

• aftershock

• earthquake

• tsunami

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What is the point on the surface of the earth directly above the focus of an earthquake?

• epicenter

• fault

• focus

• intensity

What is a measure of the damage done by an earthquake called?

• epicenter

• magnitude

• intensity

• focus

What is a measure of the total amount of energy released at the focus of an earthquake called?

• intensity

• magnitude

• seismic wave

• epicenter

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an instrument that detects, records, and measures the vibrations produced by an earthquake

• seismology

• seismologist

• seismogram

• seismograph

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prepare an emergency kit with first aid.

• Do it before an earthquake

• Do it after an earthquake

• Do it during an earthquake.

Duck, cover and hold wherever you are.

• Do it before an earthquake.

• Do it after an earthquake.

• Do it during an earthquake.

Keep yourself safe from falling objects during an earthquake.

• Do it before an earthquake

• Do it after an earthquake

• Do it during an earthquake

If you are near the shore, move quickly to a higher ground.

• Do it after an earthquake

• Do it before an earthquake

• Do it during an earthquake

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