Earthquake Review

As you travel away from the trench from A to B, earthquakes become

• deeper

• shallower

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

P-waves are _______________ than S-waves.

• faster

• slower

Earthquakes are

• cyclic and predictable

• non-cyclic and predictable

• cyclic and unpredictable

• non-cyclic and unpredictable

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The magnitude of an earthquake is its

• speed

• strength

• temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How far is a seismic station from an earthquake epicenter if the P-wave takes 7 minutes and 20 seconds to arrive?

• 2000 km

• 4200 km

• 4000 km

• 4 km

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

How far is a seismic station from an earthquake epicenter if the S-wave takes 9 minutes and 40 seconds to arrive?

• 2800 km

• 2400 km

• 6100 km

• 6200 km

How long does a P-wave take to travel 5300 km?

• 8 minutes & 40 seconds

• 8 minutes & 60 seconds

• 9 minutes & 0 seconds

• 15 minutes & 30 seconds

How long does an S-wave take to travel 2800 km?

• 5 minutes & 20 seconds

• 9 minutes & 40 seconds

• 9 minutes & 60 seconds

• 4 minutes & 20 seconds

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

S-waves are unable to travel through Earth's Outer Core because the Outer Core is

• solid

• liquid

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which of the following should you do to PREPARE for an earthquake?

SELECT MORE THAN ONE CORRECT ANSWER!!

• Hide under a table.

• Stand in a doorway.

• Have extra food and water.

• Have battery powered radio and flashlights.