Earthquake Epicenter Quiz

Earthquake Epicenter Quiz

10th Grade

14 Qs

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Earthquake Epicenter Quiz

Earthquake Epicenter Quiz

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Special Education

10th Grade

Hard

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an epicenter?

The area with the least shaking during an earthquake

The location of the earthquake's focus

The point on Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake begins

The point underground where an earthquake starts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are P-waves?

Waves that cannot be recorded

Waves that cause the most damage

The fastest seismic waves

Waves that arrive last during an earthquake

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of recording stations?

To create maps of earthquake zones

To predict future earthquakes

To provide entertainment during earthquakes

To monitor seismic activity 24/7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the distance formula D = (Tp - Ts) * V calculate?

The amplitude of seismic waves

The speed of seismic waves

The distance to the epicenter

The time taken for seismic waves to travel

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many recording stations are needed for accurate triangulation?

Four

Three

Two

One

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a seismograph?

A device that predicts earthquakes

An instrument that records seismic waves

A map showing earthquake zones

A type of seismic wave

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the focus (hypocenter) of an earthquake?

The location of the recording station

The area with the strongest shaking

The point where the earthquake originates underground

The point on the surface where the earthquake is felt

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