Earthquake Flashcard

Earthquake Flashcard

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Science

11th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the point within the Earth where an earthquake starts called?

Back

Focus

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How are the sides of Cinder Cone volcanoes described?

Back

Steep-sided

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the moment magnitude scale measure?

Back

The scale of energy released by an earthquake

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where are most composite cone volcanoes located?

Back

The Ring of Fire

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which image models secondary waves?

Back

Bottom

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?

Back

Epicenter

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of seismic waves can travel through solids and liquids?

Back

P-waves (Primary waves)

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