Earthquake and Tsunami

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Science
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7th Grade
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Kristin Messmore
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24 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
An ____________ is the location on the Earth's surface above where the earthquake began.
fault
epicenter
tsunami
volcano
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
____________________ are scientist who study earthquakes.
Archaeologist
Paleontologist
Seismologist
Dermatologist
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
___________________ is the name of a series of waves that is so powerful it can destroy a city.
Thunder Storm
earthquake
volcano
Tsunami
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Most Tsunamis are caused by ___________________.
earthquakes
floods
volcanoes
rain
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
As the waves travel through shallow water near land, they get
bigger
smaller
stay the same
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is an earthquake?
a severe thunder and lightening storm.
an unexpected and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction.
a huge tidal wave that can wipe out cities.
a type of tornado.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
REVIEW: What are the puzzle pieces of the Earth's surface called?
Tectonic plates
Puzzles
Earthquakes
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