Plate Boundaries and Geological Features

This is the point where an earthquake begins?

• The epicenter

• The focus

• The fault line

• The seismic wave

A scientist that studies earthquakes is called a

• geologist

• seismologist

• meteorologist

• oceanographer

The movement of the Earth’s plates changes the surface of the Earth.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Rarely

An L wave is the slowest of all the waves.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Depends on the medium

Example of a Fault Boundary

• Divergent boundary

• Convergent boundary

• None of the above

Forms a Rift or Valley

• Volcanic Activity

• Erosion

• Glacial Movement

These types of waves travel through solids but get absorbed by gases and liquids.

• P waves

• S waves

• Surface waves

• Longitudinal waves

What causes a tsunami?

• A volcanic eruption

• An earthquake under the ocean

• A meteor impact

• A strong wind storm

The epicenter is directly below the focus.

• True

• False

• It is a common misconception

• The epicenter is above the focus

This wave is the most destructive.

• P waves

• S waves

• L waves

• T waves