Earthquakes
Authored by Kathleen Clarke
Science
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The magnitude of an earthquake is measured by an instrument called
a digital scale
a seismogram
a seismograph
kilogram
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What do we call the continuously moving parts of Earth's crust?
Plates
Crust
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What happens when tectonic plate shift suddenly?
Thunderstorm
Volcano
Earthquake
Landslide
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What scale is used to measure Earthquakes?
Richter Scale
Saffir-Simpson Scale
Fujita Scale
Seismoscale
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The strongest earthquake will be a category _____.
1
5
10
20
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Why can't we feel all of Earth's earthquakes?
They happen deep inside Earth.
They aren't happening.
They happen so fast.
They are very gentle.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The further the seismic waves travel from the center, the ____________ they become.
Stronger
Weaker
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