Tsunamis, Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Most earthquakes happen along the _________________.

• coast

• faults

• desert

• directions

Choose the correct statement:

• P waves are slower than S waves

• P waves have the same speed as S waves

• S waves are slower than P waves

• It is not possible to record the speed of S and P waves

S waves can travel through…….

• Liquids but not solids

• Solids but not liquids

• Both liquids and solids

• Neither solid or liquid

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P waves can travel through…….

• Liquids but not solids

• Solids but not liquids

• Both liquids and solids

• Neither solid or liquid

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Which type of seismic waves cause the most damage?

• P waves

• S waves

• surface waves

• body waves

What are seismic waves caused by?

• Volcanoes

• Traffic

• Earthquakes

• Thunder

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A tsunami is:

• a spinning windstorm that forms over the ocean with high wind speeds.

• a series of ocean waves usually following an earthquake or volcanic eruption.

• a vibration deep within the Earth or at its surface that causes cracking and subsidence.

• when magma rises through the Earth's surface and releases tons of ash and gases.

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One region of the world that is very exposed to volcanoes, tsunamis, and earthquakes is called:

• the Ring of Fire.

• the North and South Pole.

• the United States.

• Eastern Europe.

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The Richter scale is a measure of the magnitude of a(n):

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Tornado

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A natural hazard occurs when natural physical processes become:

• dormant and inactive.

• extreme and unpredictable.

• scary!

• faster than usual.

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