Earthquakes

the theory that the Earth's outer layer is made of plates that move around

• Continental Drift Theory

• Plate Drift Theory

• Plate Tectonics

• Slow-moving Theory

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

There are _______ major plates

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The crust and top part of the mantle is called the ______________________.

• Asthenosphere

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Moho

The Earth's lithosphere is compared to:

• flowing water

• a cracked eggshell

• an open book

• plastic

Which type of stress occurs when plates come together?

• tensional

• shearing

• compressional

Which type of stress occurs when plates slide against one another?

• tensional

• shearing

• compressional

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which type of stress occurs when plates pull apart?

• tensional

• shearing

• compressional

Faults are ___________ between two blocks of rock.

The point of origin of an earthquake.

• Epicenter

• Focus

• Quake Point

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The point directly above the focus of an earthquake

• Focus Point

• Epicenter

• Hypocenter

• Quake Point