Earth Science Quiz

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If it is false, change the identified word(s) to make the statement true. 7. The picture shows a normal fault, where forces push two blocks of rock together. _______________

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If it is false, change the identified word(s) to make the statement true. 8. Breaks in Earth's lithosphere are called fractures. _______________

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If it is false, change the identified word(s) to make the statement true. 9. In a strike-slip fault, two blocks of rock slide horizontally past each other. _______________

Match each term with the correct description below. 42. people who study earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Match each term with the correct description below. 43. graphical illustration of earthquake waves

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Match each term with the correct description below. 44. secondary waves

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Match each term with the correct description below. 45. waves that travel outward from the epicenter

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Match each term with the correct description below. 46. primary waves

Match each term with the correct description below. 47. used to describe the amount of energy an earthquake releases

Match each term with the correct description below. 48. instruments that record seismic activity