
Earthquake Concepts and Terminology
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Science
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9th Grade
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Tim Gault
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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
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
What instrument is used to record earthquakes?
Seismograph
Barometer
Thermometer
Anemometer
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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