Earthquakes

The point on the SURFACE of the Earth above where the earthquake begins underground is called the ...

• Fault Line

• Focus

• Epicentre

• Shock Wave

Another name for a shockwave is a _____ wave

At which type of boundaries can earthquakes occur?

• Divergent Boundary

• Convergent Boundary

• Transform Boundary

Earthquakes are caused by movements in the ____________ ?

Which type of shock wave can move through solids AND liquids?

• P (Primary) Waves

• S (Secondary) Waves

The name of the OUTERMOST layer of the earth is called the ...?

• Inner Core

• Mantle

• Crust

• Outer Core

The name of the point UNDERGROUND where the earthquake ORIGINATES is called the:

• Epicentre

• Focus

• Fault Line

• Tectonic Plate

Which point do shockwaves radiate out from from?

• The focus

• The epicentre

• The centre of the earth

• The fault line

Which tool do we use to measure and record the shockwaves occurring in an earthquake?

• Seismograph

• A ruler

• Seismogram

• Line graph

Which of the following is NOT a way that buildings are built to survive earthquakes?

• Rubber Shocks

• Symmetrical buildings

• Birdcage frame

• Only build with brick or concrete