Earthquakes

How many layers does the Earth have?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What are the pieces of rock that make up the Earth's crust called?

• Core slabs

• Mantle pieces

• Tectonic plates

• Crustal rocks

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What happens during subduction?

• Plates slide under each other

• Plates remain stationary

• Plates move apart

• Plates slide alongside each other

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Where do most earthquakes begin?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

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What natural disasters can earthquakes cause?

• Avalanches and tsunamis

• Wildfires and storms

• Tornadoes and hurricanes

• Droughts and floods

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What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

• The point inside the Earth where it starts

• The highest point of a tsunami caused by an earthquake

• The location on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake starts

• The center of the Earth

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What device is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Seismograph

• Anemometer

What magnitude is considered a major earthquake?

• Above 7.5

• Above 6.5

• Above 8.0

• Above 5.0

How can you simulate an earthquake using a seismograph model?

• By blowing on the model

• By shaking the box

• By heating the model

• By freezing the model

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What is the role of a seismologist?

• Studies the ocean

• Studies volcanoes

• Studies the weather

• Studies earthquakes

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