Earthquake Fault

Earthquake Fault

8th Grade

20 Qs

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Earthquake Fault

Earthquake Fault

Assessment

Quiz

Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS3-2, MS-PS4-2, MS-ESS2-3

Standards-aligned

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Earthquakes happen along a fault line. Which of the following is NOT true about faults?

It can be found on land.

It can be found under the sea.

It is where fault cyclone starts.

It is a break in the Earth’s crust

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Energy from inside the Earth makes the ground move. Which of the following is the reason why there is no movement right away?

Friction causes the delay on the movement of the ground.

There is no movement right away because of the vibration of the rocks.

There is no movement right away because of the bending of the rocks.

The rapid release of energy causes the delay of the movement of the ground.

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Earthquakes are common occurrence in Japan, Indonesia, and Philippines. Why is this so?

Japan, Indonesia and Philippines are surrounded by seas.

Japan, Indonesia and Philippines are located near the equator.

Japan, Indonesia and Philippines are considered archipelagic countries.

Japan, Indonesia and Philippines are found within the Pacific Ring of fire.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following refers to the place where the earthquakes start?

Fault

Focus

Epicenter

Fault plane

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What do you call the spot above the focus on the surface of the Earth?

Fault

Crust

Focus

Epicenter

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Scientists use different ways to describe how powerful an earthquake is. Which method refers to noting the effects of the earthquake on people, structures, and the surroundings?

Focus

Intensity

Epicenter

Magnitude

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which term refers to the released energy of an earthquake?

Focus

Intensity

Epicenter

Magnitude

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