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Journey Into Earthquake Science

Journey Into Earthquake Science

Assessment

Presentation

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

NGSS
MS-ESS3-2, MS-ESS2-3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Jennifer Low

Used 1+ times

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9 Slides • 11 Questions

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following topics will most likely be covered in this lesson on earthquake science?

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How earthquakes are measured

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The history of volcanoes

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The science behind tsunamis

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The process of photosynthesis

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Open Ended

Why is it important for scientists and communities to study earthquakes and understand how they work?

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Multiple Choice

What is the main cause of most earthquakes?

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Movement of tectonic plates

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Volcanic eruptions

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Heavy rainfall

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Human activities

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of faults found in the Earth's crust?

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Normal faults

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Reverse faults

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Strike-slip faults

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Oblique faults

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Fill in the Blank

The Richter scale is used to measure the ___ of an earthquake.

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Multiple Choice

Which type of seismic wave causes the most damage during an earthquake?

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Primary (P) waves

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Secondary (S) waves

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Surface waves

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Tsunami waves

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Open Ended

Explain how a seismograph works and why it is important for studying earthquakes.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an effect of an earthquake?

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Ground shaking

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Tsunamis

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Landslides

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Volcanic eruptions

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a topic that will be covered in today's lesson on earthquakes?

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The causes of earthquakes

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The science behind seismic waves

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The history of volcanoes

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Earthquake preparedness

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Open Ended

What are some of the main topics you expect to learn about in this session on earthquake science?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT recommended as part of earthquake preparedness?

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Ignoring emergency plans and routes

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Creating an emergency plan with meeting points and evacuation routes

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Preparing an emergency kit with essentials like food and water

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Securing heavy furniture with wall brackets and fasteners

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