Which scale is used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake?

• Celsius scale

• Richter scale

• Kelvin scale

• Decibel scale

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(a)   cause the most damage during seismic events.

• Primary (P) waves
• Secondary (S) waves
• Surface waves
• Electromagnetic waves

What type of waves are Primary (P) waves?

• Slowest waves

• Fastest waves

• Intermediate waves

• Stationary waves

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(a)   are known for moving along the Earth's surface.

• Primary (P) waves
• Secondary (S) waves
• Surface waves
• Radio waves

What is the effect of Secondary (S) waves on the ground?

• Compress the ground

• Shake the ground perpendicular to travel

• Expand the ground

• Melt the ground

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What is the primary characteristic of Primary (P) waves?

• Slowest waves

• Fastest waves

• Most destructive waves

• Least noticeable waves

Which of the following is NOT a function of a seismograph?

• Recording ground motion

• Measuring earthquake intensity

• Predicting future earthquakes

• Monitoring volcanic activity

What remains stationary in a seismograph during an earthquake?

• The entire device

• The ground

• The suspended weight or mass

• The recording paper

During an earthquake, the stationary base of a seismograph (a)   with the ground.

• It remains still
• It moves with the ground
• It floats in the air
• It disintegrates

What can ground shaking cause during an earthquake?

• Buildings and bridges to collapse

• Increase in temperature

• Formation of new mountains

• Decrease in air pressure

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