Earthquakes

Most earthquakes occur along the edge of the oceanic and _____ plate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Earthquakes occur along ______: normal, reverse, transform.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

are vibrations of the Earth produced by the rapid release of energy.

• Earthquakes

• Seismic waves

• Focus

• Epicenter

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

energy moving outward from the focus of an earthquake.

• Earthquakes

• Seismic waves

• Focus

• Epicenter

is the location of initial slip on the fault; where the earthquake originated.

• Earthquakes

• Seismic waves

• Focus

• Epicenter

is the spot on Earth's surface directly above the focus.

• Earthquakes

• Seismic waves

• Focus

• Epicenter

Seismic waves velocity _______ with rock density

Seismic waves velocity _____ when passing from one material to another.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

S-waves do get transmitted through liquid; P-waves sped up.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Why is it important to understand the velocity of seismic waves?

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3