What is the main cause of earthquakes?
Chapter 3 CKLA Unit 5 Grade 4 Geology

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1.
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Plate movement is the main cause of earthquakes.
2.
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How do scientists use seismographs to determine an earthquake's epicenter?
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Scientists compare multiple seismograms to determine an earthquake's epicenter.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do earthquakes impact human lives and structures?
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Earthquakes damage buildings and infrastructure.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which type of plate boundary is most likely to cause earthquakes?
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Convergent boundary is most likely to cause earthquakes.
5.
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What is the epicenter of an earthquake?
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The epicenter is the point on Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's focus.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are seismic waves?
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Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the Earth, generated by earthquakes.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a fault line?
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A fault line is a crack in the Earth's surface where tectonic plates meet and can cause earthquakes.
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