Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Earthquakes and Volcanoes

11th Grade

31 Qs

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Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Earthquakes and Volcanoes

Assessment

Quiz

Science

11th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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

+4

Standards-aligned

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31 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do earthquakes occur?
in storms
above plate boundaries
pressure in the water
from tsunamis

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes earthquakes?
the buildup of stress at plate boundaries
storms
ocean currents
hot spots

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The spot where the earthquake's energy is FIRST released.
fault
focus
epicenter
vent

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three main types of volcanoes?
extinct, active, dormant

cinder, composite, shield

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Media Image
Once magma reaches the earth's surface it is called.....
Silica
Rock
lava

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a fault?
A type of earthquake.
A break in a tectonic plate.
A type of wave

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of wave travels the fastest?
Primary Wave
Secondary Wave
Surface Wave

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