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Earthquakes and fold mountains

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Write the letter "E" at the epicentre. Write the letter "F" at the focus. Write the letters "FL" at the fault line. Write the letter "S" at the seismic waves

2.

The instrument used to measure tremors in the earth's crust is called

a)

The Richter Scale

b)

Seismograph

3.

Describe the damage that can be caused by earthquakes

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4.

Name an earthquake you have studied and describe what happened

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5.

What is the difference in power between an earthquake measuring 4 and 6 on the Richter Scale?

a)

10

b)

20

c)

100

d)

1000

6.

A person who studies earthquakes is called a

(a)  

7.

Which of the following are examples of fold mountains

a)

Andes

b)

Himalayas

c)

Alps

d)

Rockies

8.

Which of the following are mountain folding periods

a)

Alpine

b)

Armorican

c)

Hibernia

d)

Caledonian

9.

Imagine YOU live in a mountainous area, discuss one advantage and one disadvantage of living where YOU do

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10.

We are finished the first chapter! How would you describe your understanding of the topics - the structure of the earth, volcanoes, earthquakes, fold mountains

a)

Not good

b)

Good

c)

Very good

d)

Excellent

11.

Is there anything you want to share with me about how you are getting on in geography class?

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