Faults and Earthquakes

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Geography
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8th Grade
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Kert Romero
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the theory that explains the movement of Earth's lithosphere and the formation of fault lines?
The theory that explains the movement of Earth's lithosphere and the formation of fault lines is the Plate Tectonics theory.
The Volcanic theory
The Meteorite theory
The Ice Age theory
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two types of seismic waves that are generated by an earthquake?
T-waves and U-waves
The two types of seismic waves generated by an earthquake are P-waves (primary waves) and S-waves (secondary waves).
A-waves and B-waves
X-waves and Y-waves
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the difference between the focus and epicenter of an earthquake.
The focus is the point on the earth's surface directly above the epicenter, while the epicenter is the point within the earth where the earthquake originates.
The focus of an earthquake is the point within the earth where the earthquake originates, while the epicenter is the point on the earth's surface directly above the focus.
The focus and epicenter are the same thing, just different terms used by different scientists.
The focus is the point on the earth's surface directly above the epicenter, while the epicenter is the point within the earth where the earthquake originates.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the three main types of faults and how are they formed?
The three main types of faults are tension faults, shear faults, and compression faults. They are formed by the movement of ocean currents and the resulting pressure on the Earth's crust.
The three main types of faults are volcanic faults, erosion faults, and impact faults. They are formed by the cooling of magma and the resulting pressure on the Earth's surface.
The three main types of faults are subduction faults, transform faults, and convergent faults. They are formed by the erosion of rock layers and the resulting pressure on the Earth's surface.
The three main types of faults are normal faults, reverse faults, and strike-slip faults. They are formed by the movement of tectonic plates and the resulting stress and strain on the Earth's crust.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Richter scale used to measure in relation to earthquakes?
The Richter scale is used to measure the speed of earthquakes.
The Richter scale is used to measure the depth of earthquakes.
The Richter scale is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes.
The Richter scale is used to measure the temperature of earthquakes.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the difference between an earthquake with a magnitude of 5 and a magnitude of 8 on the Richter scale.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 8 is weaker than an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 8 is only slightly stronger than an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 8 is the same as an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 8 is 1,000 times stronger than an earthquake with a magnitude of 5 on the Richter scale.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some important steps to take for earthquake preparedness?
Not having an emergency plan
Some important steps for earthquake preparedness include creating an emergency plan, securing heavy items, and having emergency supplies on hand.
Ignoring the possibility of an earthquake
Leaving heavy items unsecured
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