MS6 Final 2.0

What causes most earthquakes?

• Tides

• Wind

• Tectonic plate movement

What is magma called on the surface?

• Lava

• Ash

• Fire

Which tool measures earthquake strength?

• Thermometer

• Seismograph

• Barometer

Where do most volcanoes form?

• Deserts

• Plate boundaries

• Forests

Which event can cause a landslide?

• A cold front

• Heavy rainfall

• A full moon

What is molten rock called underground?

• Magma

• Lava

• Stone

What is a giant wave caused by an underwater earthquake called?

• Tide

• Tsunami

• Hurricane

What force causes mass wasting?

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Air pressure

Which of these is an example of mass wasting?

• Eruption

• Earthquake

• Landslide

What is the name for the place directly above an earthquake's origin?

• Focus

• Fault

• Epicenter