WorksheetsEARTHQUAKE
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The point within the earth where rock is under stress is called _________________________.
Focus
Epicenter
The point directly above the focus on the surface is called ___________________.
Epicenter
Hypocenter
What's the main cause of most earthquakes?
Pressure from within Earth's crust
Hurricanes
Human activity
Changes in temperature within the earth's mantle
Place the following in sequence from highest to lowest temperature: A) Lithosphere; B) Mantle; C) Core
C, A, B
B, C, A
C, B, A
A, C, B
What is this instrument called?
Richter scale
Barometer
Electrograph
Seismograph
Use elevators when there's an earthquake.
True
False
After an earthquake, aftershocks may occur.
True
False
Go to the nearest building and stay there until the shaking stops.
True
False
the location where the rupture of an earthquake begins and energy is released
epicenter
focus
seismogram
energy release center
