Earthquake Concepts and Terminology

Earthquake Concepts and Terminology

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Science

9th Grade

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Tim Gault

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the point beneath the earth's surface where an earthquake begins called?

Hypocenter

Epicenter

Fault plane

Seismogram

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What are the smaller tremors that occur before the main earthquake called?

Foreshocks

Aftershocks

Mainshocks

Seismic waves

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which layers of the Earth form the tectonic plates?

Crust and upper mantle

Inner core and outer core

Mantle and outer core

Crust and inner core

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What instrument is used to record earthquakes?

Seismograph

Barometer

Thermometer

Anemometer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the purpose of the USGS's 'Did You Feel It?' program?

To collect data from people who experienced an earthquake

To predict future earthquakes

To measure the magnitude of earthquakes

To provide real-time notifications