Earthquakes

How do earthquakes form?

• movement of Earth's tectonic plates

• when large chunks of mountain ranges erode and fall to the ground

• they are a result of strong hurricane winds and waves

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How do scientists measure the intensity of earthquakes?

• they use a satellite that orbits Earth

• they use the Richter Scale

• they use a large weight scale

• they use a large meter stick to measure the cracks in the roads

Where did the largest earthquake to ever happen occur?

• Japan

• Mexico

• Chile

• Spain

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A large wave that can be caused due to an underwater earthquake

• tidal wave

• tsunami

• avalanche

• seismic wave

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What is the number range on the Richter Scale?

• 1-3

• 0-5

• 1-10

• 0-9

Where does an earthquake begin?

• in the focus (hypocenter)

• in the fault

• at the plates, or the outer layer of Earth

• in the trenches of the ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Waves that transmit energy from an earthquake

• tsunami waves

• seismic waves

• tidal waves

• quake waves

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Which of the following is NOT a possible effect of an earthquake?

• a large ocean wave called a tsunami

• fires from gas or fuel leaks

• heavy rains from the thunderstorms

• large cracks in roads

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Earthquakes create ? changes to Earth's surface.

• quick

• slow

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How do earthquakes mostly impact Earth's surface?

• they break rocks and tear apart Earth's outer layer (the ground)

• they increase weathering to rocks from the heavy rainfall

• they cause rock erosion from the heavy winds

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