Earthquake Measurement and Concepts

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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the epicenter?
Back
The point on the surface directly above where the earthquake originates.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the focus of an earthquake?
Back
The point in the earth where the earthquake originates from.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Name the types of plate boundaries that produce earthquakes.
Back
Transform and convergent boundaries.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many seismographs are needed to locate the epicenter of an earthquake?
Back
Three seismographs.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What instrument do scientists use to measure earthquakes?
Back
Seismograph.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a seismogram?
Back
A record produced by a seismograph that shows the motion of the ground during an earthquake.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Richter scale?
Back
A scale used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake.
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