Earthquakes and Volcanoes Quizizz 2022

The formation of the Hawaiian Islands is one example of

• volcanoes forming over a hot spot.

• volcanoes forming along a plate boundary.

• the Ring of Fire.

This is the name for the chain of volcanoes and earthquakes that surround the edge of the Pacific Plate.

• March Maddness

• Earthquake Alley

• Ring of Fire

• Circle of Death

What is the violent shaking of Earth's crust as built-up energy is released?

• earthquake

• epicenter

• fault

• focus

What is the point on Earth's surface directly above where the earthquake began?

• earthquake

• epicenter

• fault

• focus

Which earthquake wave is the most destructive?

• P waves
• S waves
• surface waves
• tsunami waves

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the name of the instrument used to measure the waves of an earthquake?

• Richter Scale

• Seismograph

• Seismogram

• Fault detector

What causes islands to form?

• tsunamis
• severe storms
• volcanic eruptions
• erosion

Fastest seismic waves, first to reach a location after an earthquake

• Secondary waves

• Seismic waves

• Primary waves

• Surface waves

Which earthquakes waves move through solids only?

• P waves

• S waves

• Surface waves

How does triangulation show the location of the epicenter of an earthquake?

• By scientist looking around to see where the most damage was created.

• By plotting triangles on a map from the records of at least 3 seismic stations and finding the place where all 3 triangles intersect.

• By plotting circles on a map from the records of at least 3 seismic stations and finding the place where all 3 circles intersect.

• By drawing 3 or more random sized circles on a map to see where they intersect.