Earthquakes

The outside layer of the earth is called ______________________.

• core
• crust
• mantle
• outer core

The huge pieces of the earth's crust are called ____________________________. 

• crust
• plates
• directions
• seismos

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The Richter scale measures:

• the amount of radon gas released
• the movement of plates
• the strength of an earthquake
• the weight of tectonic plates

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Earthquakes occur only once or twice a year.

• True

• False

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Tectonic plates are very small.

• True

• False

Which of the following describes the direction in which the Earth's plates can move?

• They can move to the right.

• They can move to the left.

• They can move up and down.

• All of the above.

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What occurs when two plates move, bump or slide past each other?

• An Earthquake
• Nothing
• Movement

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The most powerful earthquakes will cause the most damage

• True

• False

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What are earthquakes?

• The shaking that results from the movement of rock beneath Earth's surface

• Masses of earth sliding down cliffs or mountains

• A rotating column of air causing mass destruction

• A gigantic wave

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What causes earthquakes?

• Millions of people jumping at once

• The earth rotating

• The movement of plate tectonics

• Gravity

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