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This map shows where earthquakes have been detected in the past 10 years. Many earthquakes have been detected in the area of the earth that surrounds the Pacific Ocean. Which claim best supports why earthquakes are common in this area?

• Earthquakes cause cracks in the tectonic plates

• Earthquakes only occur in the middle of a tectonic plate

• Tectonic plates break apart at fault lines

• Plate movements cause earthquakes near plate boundaries

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This image shows the plate boundaries in bold black lines and the ring of fire in red. What is the relationship between the boundaries and the most common area of active volcanoes?

• Most volcanic zones on Earth are in areas of colder climates

• Most volcanic zones on Earth are focused on the antarctic place

• Most volcanic zones on Earth are near plate boundaries

• Most volcanic zones on Earth are near the southern part of the world

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What instrument would be most appropriate for detecting moderate tremors in order to locate an Earthquakes epicenter?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Weather buoy

• Seismograph

What could be used to help reduce lives loss due to a volcanic eruption?

• Use seismographs to help predict a volcanic eruptions

• Build houses with no vents or windows to avoid contact with volcanic gas or ash

• Put isolation bearings in buildings to help them retain their shape

• Use a monitor to measure the air quality

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How does this chart help people in a volcanic region?

• It provides information about the many ways a volcano might devastate a region after erupting

• It provides early warning signs to help people know a volcano might soon erupt.

• It provides hints on how to prepare the surrounding landscape for a potential volcano.

What is molten rock inside a volcano called?

• magma

• melted rock

• lava rock

• lava

What kind of wave is pictured below?

• compressional wave

• transverse wave

• sound wave

• mechanical wave

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Number of waves passing a given point in a certain amount of time, measured in Hertz (Hz)

• wavelength

• frequency

• amplitude

• wave speed

What is the atomic mass of this element?

• 20

• 60

• 40

• 41

A molecule is

• a singular particle of a particular element

• another name for an element

• 2 or more atoms that are combined

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