Earthquakes Mrs. Alter and Mr. Guzman

State what an earthquake is.

• A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements within the earth's crust

• A type of weather phenomenon involving strong winds

• A man-made event caused by construction activities

What are the impacts of an earthquake?

• Damage to buildings and roads

• Improved weather conditions

• Increased crops

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

An earthquake can be described as the sudden intense shaking of the _______.

• earth's surface

• atmosphere

• weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What causes an earthquake?

• Tectonic plate movements

• Tsunamis

• Hurricanes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What type of wave causes the most damage of all?

• P wave

• S wave

• Surface wave

• The earth's crust becomes thicker.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What is the first type of seismic wave to arrive during an earthquake?

• P-wave

• S-wave

• Surfce wave

P waves have a ______ motion.

• P waves have a side to side motion.

• P waves have an up and down motion.

• P waves have a push-pull motion.

Do P waves cause more or less damage compared to other seismic waves?

• More damage

• Less damage

• Same damage

What seismic wave is the second to arrive?

• P-wave

• S-Wave

• Surface Wave

What type of motion do S waves exhibit?

• Push and Pull

• Side to Side

• Up and Down