Earthquake

It is the study of earthquakes.

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Seismology

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Earthquakes under the water can cause _________________________________.

• tornadoes

• tsunamis

• lightening

• hailstorms

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Earthquakes happen every day. Most are too small for humans to notice.

• True

• False

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When two plates slide past each other, they create a _________.

• fault

• flood

• fire

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It is the measure of the effect of the strength of an earthquake.

• magnitude

• intensity

• force

___________is a type of earthquake which is caused by a volcanic activity.

• collapse earthquake

• volcanic earthquake

• tectonic earthquake

is an earthquake caused by the movement of the crustal and tectonic plates.

• collapse earthquake

• volcanic earthquake

• tectonic earthquake

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It is the reason why the Philippines experience a lot of tectonic and volcanic earthquakes.

• The Philippines lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire

• The weather in the Philippines is always hot.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Seismologists use the Rossi-Forel Scale to measure the intensity of an earthquake.

• True

• False

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It is the vibrations in the Earth caused by the sudden release of energy. It is usually as a result of the movement of plates.

• earthquake

• epicenter

• focus

• surface waves

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