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An epicenter is the exact location of where an earthquake originates.

• True

• False

How do scientists find where earthquake begins?

• Scientists read many seismographs from far away locations to find the epicenter of an earthquake.

• Scientists read news reports about earthquakes.

• Scientists read a seismograms.

As the distance from the epicenter decreases, the time interval between the arrival of the P-waves and the S-waves on the seismograph will _________________

• decrease

• increase

• remain the same

• zero

Where is the epicenter for this earthquake located based on triangulation?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Where is the Ring of Fire located?

• Atlantic Plate

• Pacific Plate

• Japanese Plate

• North American Plate

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

What geologic hazards are caused by Ring of Fire volcanic eruptions? (Select all that apply)

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic Eruptions

• Mudslides

• Tsunamis

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What percentage of all earthquakes occur around the Ring of Fire?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Where is the Ring of Fire located?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Black Sea

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This is the "actual" shape of the Ring of Fire

• Horseshoe

• Circle

• Square

• Triangle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Approximately how many miles long is the Ring of Fire

• 25,000

• 35,000

• 2,500

• 250,000

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2