Unit 2 Selection 2 "Earthquakes"

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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are tectonic plates?
Back
Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other, causing geological phenomena such as earthquakes.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary cause of earthquakes?
Back
Earthquakes are primarily caused by the movement of tectonic plates along faults.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a fault in geological terms?
Back
A fault is a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock, which can lead to earthquakes when stress is released.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the San Andreas Fault?
Back
The San Andreas Fault is a major fault line in California that is known for its seismic activity and is a boundary between the Pacific and North American tectonic plates.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between 'fiction' and 'nonfiction'?
Back
Fiction refers to literature that is created from the imagination, while nonfiction is based on facts and real events.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can earthquakes lead to tsunamis?
Back
Earthquakes that occur under the ocean can displace large amounts of water, creating waves that can develop into tsunamis.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Richter scale?
Back
The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes.
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