Earthquake

Earthquake

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology

6th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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The video explains how energy within the Earth's crust generates seismic waves, leading to earthquakes, particularly at tectonic plate boundaries. It describes how tension builds up and is released, causing rocks to move. The power of earthquakes is measured using the Richter scale, with values indicating the severity of the quake.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What happens to rocks at tectonic plate boundaries?

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What is the significance of a Richter scale reading of 7 to 8?

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