Earthquakes 101

What is the planet's lithosphere made up of? 

• heavy metals

• tectonic plates

• continental drift

What force has to be great enough for seismic earthquake waves to be released? 

• friction

• Luke

• gravity

• vibrations

What can occur when an earthquake happens at a subduction zone in the ocean?

• an ice age

• a drought

• a tsunami

• mountain building

If 500,000 earthquakes occur every year, why don't we feel all of them? (check ALL correct answers)

• they are imaginary

• they occur in areas where no one lives

• we are in denial

• • they are too small to be felt

Have you ever experienced an earthquake? If you answer YES, please share your experience.