Earthquake and Volcano

When rocks slide past each other causing vibrations is called an “__________”

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The exact point inside Earth where an earthquake originates is called the “_____” also called the hypocenter

The point on the surface directly above the focus is called the “_________”

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The seismic waves that travel the fastest through the ground are called “_” waves and can only travel through rocks and fluid

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

A primary wave is a “____________” wave that travels in and out

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The seismic waves that arrives at the second station is called a “_” wave and can only travel through solid rock

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Scientists use the fact that “_” waves can only travel through solid rock as proof that the Earth has a liquid part of the core because earthquakes can not be felt or measure on the other side of the Earth

“__________” is the study of earthquakes

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

A “_______” is any opening in Earths crust through which magma has reached the Earth

A “______” volcano has mild eruptions, magma rich in iron and magnesium, gently sloping sides, and the sides are made of harden lava