Earthquake and Seismic Waves

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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
+2
Standards-aligned
Charles Martinez
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18 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the crust and upper area of the mantle called?
focus
tsunami
epicenter
lithosphere
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the beginning point of an earthquake?
focus
epicenter
tsunami
lithosphere
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a scientist who studies the movement of the earth called?
tsunami
magnitude
seismologist
focus
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the vibrations of energy flowing from the focus?
epicenter
tsunami
focus
seismic waves
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the point on Earth's surface directly above the focus?
tsunami
seismic wave
epicenter
focus
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The strength of an earthquake's seismic waves...
epicenter
magnitude
tsunami
focus
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Giant ocean waves are called?
epicenter
seismic wave
focus
tsunami
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
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