Earthquakes Review

Which earthquake wave is the fastest?

• P-wave

• S-wave

• T-wave

• Surface Wave

Where do earthquakes usually occur?

• Away from plate boundaries

• In the ocean

• On land

• At plate boundaries

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

An XII on the Mercalli scale would mean what?

• Minor damage

• Total destruction

• Medium damage

• The scale only goes to 10

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

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.

What happens to buildings during an earthquake?

• Nothing.

• They may sway or collapse.

• They are caught on fire.

• They explode.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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

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Which of the following would NOT cause a tsunami?

• underwater volcanic eruption

• underwater earthquake

• tornado

• underwater landslide

At what location does the first motion of an earthquake occur?

• the focus

• the epicenter

• the seismic gap

• the mantle

Why do earthquakes occur at plate boundaries?

• the rocks at plate boundaries and easily deformed.

• that is where motion and slippage occurs, the rocks experience great stress.

• rocks experience little stress at boundaries

• these areas are seismically active.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2