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Earthquakes Review

Authored by Kyle Kueterman

Science

10th - 12th Grade

NGSS covered

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Earthquakes Review
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which earthquake wave is the fastest?

P-wave

S-wave

T-wave

Surface Wave

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do earthquakes usually occur?

Away from plate boundaries

In the ocean

On land

At plate boundaries

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An XII on the Mercalli scale would mean what?

Minor damage

Total destruction

Medium damage

The scale only goes to 10

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you are in a car during an earthquake,

get out and run!

park in a safe place.

park near a tall building

park under a bridge

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you are indoors during an earthquake,

get on top of a table.

scream and panic.

go outside fast!

get under a table and stay away from windows.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to buildings during an earthquake?

Nothing.

They may sway or collapse.

They are caught on fire.

They explode.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about earthquake prediction?

It is very difficult and unreliable

It isn't important

It is impossible

It is easy and reliable

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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