Earthquakes

Earthquakes

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

10th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS3-2, MS-PS4-2, MS-ESS2-2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the minimum number of seismographic stations needed to determine the distance and direction to an earthquake's epicenter?

Back

3 seismographic stations are needed to triangulate the epicenter of an earthquake.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the first waves to arrive during an earthquake?

Back

P waves (Primary waves) are the first seismic waves to arrive.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the second waves to arrive that cause earthquakes?

Back

S waves (Secondary waves) are the second type of seismic waves to arrive.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which type of seismic wave is the most destructive and travels along the surface?

Back

Surface waves are the most destructive seismic waves and travel along the Earth's surface.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the thinnest layer of the Earth?

Back

The crust is the thinnest layer of the Earth.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary purpose of a seismograph?

Back

A seismograph is used to detect and record the vibrations caused by seismic waves during an earthquake.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between P waves and S waves?

Back

P waves are compressional waves that can travel through solids and liquids, while S waves are shear waves that can only travel through solids.

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