6th grade Earthquakes

What are seismic waves?

• Large ocean waves

• Sound waves that travel through the universe

• waves of energy

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What direction do seismic waves travel?

• only up and down

• only left and right

• in all directions

• to the Earth's surface and towards the Earths core.

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What happens in the epicenter of an earthquake?

• the surface of the earth is hit with energy the strongest from the earthquake

• rocks absorb energy

• waves move further away and the amount of energy decreases

• waves are going up and down

What are the three different types of seismic waves?

• primary waves

• elementary waves

• secondary waves

• surface waves

Seismic waves change depending on the material they travel through?

• True

• False

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What tool is used to measure ground movement caused by seismic waves?

• thermometer

• stethoscopes

• seismograph

• earth radar

What are the three different magnitude scales scientists use to determine how big an earthquake is?

• Richter scale

• seismogram scale

• seismological scale

• moment scale

what are some common hazards earthquakes cause?

• fires

• landslides

• splitting of the ground

• liquefaction

• tsunamis

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What buildings are the safest in an earthquake?

• tall

• short

• concrete

• wood

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What are some things you can do before, during, and after an earthquake to protect yourself?