Earthquakes
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Social Studies, Science
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8th - 9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The point on the SURFACE of the Earth above where the earthquake begins underground is called the ...
Fault Line
Focus
Epicentre
Shock Wave
2.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Another name for a shockwave is a _____ wave
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
At which type of boundaries can earthquakes occur?
Divergent Boundary
Convergent Boundary
Transform Boundary
4.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Earthquakes are caused by movements in the ____________ ?
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of shock wave can move through solids AND liquids?
P (Primary) Waves
S (Secondary) Waves
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The name of the OUTERMOST layer of the earth is called the ...?
Inner Core
Mantle
Crust
Outer Core
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The name of the point UNDERGROUND where the earthquake ORIGINATES is called the:
Epicentre
Focus
Fault Line
Tectonic Plate
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