Earthquake and Volcano Test

The point inside the Earth where an earthquake begins is called the __________.

• Epicenter

• Focus

• Crust

• Fault

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which waves are the first seismic waves to arrive during an earthquake?

• S-waves

• Surface waves

• P-waves

• Lava waves

The __________ is the opening in a volcano where lava, ash, and gases escape.

• Crater

• Vent

• Caldera

• Magma chamber

A __________ volcano is wide and gently sloping, formed by low-viscosity lava.

• Composite

• Shield

• Cinder cone

• Stratovolcano

The scale used to measure the energy released by an earthquake is called the __________ Scale.

• Richter

• Mandalorian

• Moment Magnitude

• Seismic

The epicenter is the point inside the Earth where an earthquake starts. (True/False)

• True

• False

A composite volcano is made up of alternating layers of lava and ash. (True/False)

• True

• False

P-waves are slower than S-waves and can only travel through solids. (True/False)

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Volcanic eruptions can cause both local and global environmental changes. (True/False)

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Earthquakes only occur at transform boundaries. (True/False)

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2