2.2- Earthquakes; 2.3- Volcanoes

What is the most famous scale used to measure earthquake strength?

• modified Mercalli scale

• Richter magnitude scale

• moment magnitude scale

• SAFOD strength scale

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which measurement of earthquake strength is based on an earthquake's effect on people and buildings?

• modified Mercalli scale

• Richter magnitude scale

• moment magnitude scale

• SAFOD strength scale

In which technique of earthquake-resistant construction does the building have internal structures designed to absorb energy?

• base-isolated system

• fixed-based system

• energy dissipating device

• inertial damper

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

In which technique of earthquake-resistant construction is the building on movable "stilts"?

• base-isolated system

• fixed-based system

• energy dissipating device

• inertial damper

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

What is molten rock in a reservoir beneath the surface?

• magma

• magma chamber

• cone

• vent

A volcano that produces symmetrical wide-based mountains with alternating layers of lava and cinders in a(n) ​​ (a)   volcano.

• composite for stratovolcano
• ring of fire

The study of volcanoes and related phenomena is ​ (a)   .

• volcanology
• biology

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A broad, gently sloping volcano that pours out large quantities of highly fluid lava in rather mild eruptions is a(n) ​ (a)    volcano.

• shield
• dormant

More than half the world's volcanoes are located in the volcanic zone called the ​ (a)   .

• ring of fire
• magma chamber

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A volcano that is inactive but could erupt again is a(n) ​ (a)   volcano.

• dormant
• active