Earthquakes Test

An earthquake is caused by a ________.

• Landslide

• Very Large Storm

• Movement Along a Fault

• Glacier

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The map shows a part of the world called the Ring of Fire.

 What occurs in the area known as the Ring of Fire? Select all that apply.

• There are frequent earthquakes in the area.

• There are many oceans in the area.

• There are many fires in the area.

• There are many volcanic eruptions in the area.

• There are many wind storms in the area.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A _______ is an instrument that detects and measures waves produced by earthquakes.

• Seismograph

• Digital Sound Level Meter

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which best describes how earthquakes and volcanoes shape the land?

• The can destroy things, but they can also build up the land

• They break down the land

• The build up the land

• Only weathering and erosion can change the land

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

____ waves spread out in all directions from the focus, the point where an earthquake begins.

• Seismic

• Transverse

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

According to the map, where do most earthquakes occur? Select all that apply.

• center of the continents

• edges of the ocean

• around an active volcano

• highest point of the country

• continental plate boundaries

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Most earthquakes and volcanoes often occur ________ of continents and oceans.

• In the center

• Along the boundaries

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

________ are breaks or cracks in the rocks that make up Earth's crust.

• Landforms

• Earthquakes

• Boundaries

• Faults

Scientists are using new technology to try to ____ when an earthquake is coming.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Earthquakes are ____ to occur where faults are located.

• Less Likely

• More Likely

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2