Earthquakes 101

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Most earthquakes...

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go unnoticed

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Earthquakes occur along

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faults

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An earthquake's energy is released in the form of

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seismic waves

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Earthquake strength can be recorded using a tool called a

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seismograph

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Earthquakes are measured using the: Richter scale, Mercalli scale, the Moment Magnitude Scale

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all of these

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Earthquakes can be prevented

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FALSE!

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The exact point where an earthquake starts under the surface of the Earth is the

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focus

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The point on the Earth's surface directly above the epicenter where the earthquake started is the

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focus

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The region around the Pacific is called the Pacific _______ due to its earthquakes and volcanoes.

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Ring of Fire

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"The time that an earthquake will occur is predictable."

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FALSE