Measuring Earthquakes

Where do most earthquakes start?

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What natural disasters can earthquakes cause?

• Sandstorms

• Blizzards

• Tsunamis

• Hurricanes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

• The deepest point of the earthquake

• The point directly above where it starts

• The center of the Earth

• The point farthest from the surface

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How is the intensity of an earthquake measured?

• Compass

• Seismograph

• Thermometer

• Barometer

What magnitude is considered a major earthquake?

• Above 7.0

• Above 8.0

• Above 6.5

• Above 5.0

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What materials do you need to make a model seismograph?

• Metal box, rubber bands, glass cup

• Cardboard box, string, plastic cup

• Plastic bottle, string, paper

• Wooden box, wires, metal cup

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

What role does the marker play in the DIY seismograph?

• It records the movement

• It holds the paper

• It stabilizes the cup

• It measures the intensity

What does a seismologist study?

• Rivers

• Volcanoes

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2