Earthquakes Note Review 2 - 2025

An earthquake is:

• a natural disaster caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

• a type of weather phenomenon.

• a man-made event.

• a type of volcanic eruption.

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An earthquake is the shaking and trembling that results from the movement of rock beneath Earth's surface. True or False?

• True

• False

Where did the largest earthquake in the world happen?

• Japan

• Chile

• Indonesia

• USA

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When did the largest earthquake in the world occur?

• May 22, 1960

• April 15, 1970

• June 10, 1980

• March 5, 1990

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Fill in the blank: The magnitude of the largest earthquake in the world was ____.

• 9.5

• 8.9

• 9.0

• 9.2

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Fill in the blank: The focus is the area ______ Earth's surface where rock that is under stress.

What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus called?

• Focus

• Epicenter

• Fault

• Crust

What are seismic waves produced from?

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What are the three types of seismic waves?

What is another name for P waves?

• P waves are also known as primary waves or pressure waves.

• P waves are also known as secondary waves or shear waves.

• P waves are also known as surface waves or long waves.

• P waves are also known as love waves or Rayleigh waves.