Earthquakes Review

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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the focus of an earthquake?
Back
The focus is a point in the interior of Earth where the energy is released, causing an earthquake.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What do earthquake waves do when they reach the surface?
Back
They move out in all directions.
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can the distance to the epicenter of an earthquake be determined from a seismogram?
Back
By calculating the difference in the arrival time of the P-wave and S-wave.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the most effective way to minimize earthquake damage?
Back
Building structures that can withstand ground vibrations.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ETS1-1
NGSS.MS-ETS1-2
NGSS.MS-ETS1-3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes tectonic plates to move?
Back
Convection currents beneath the tectonic plates.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are P-waves?
Back
P-waves, or compressional waves, are seismic waves that travel faster than S-waves and compress and expand the material they move through.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are S-waves?
Back
S-waves, or shear waves, are seismic waves that travel slower than P-waves and move material perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS2-3
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