Unit 3 Quiz

How many seismograph stations are used to triangulate the epicenter?

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 1

Rank the seismic waves in order of appearance when an earthquake first occurs as measured by a seismograph

• Surface waves then S and P waves at the same time

• P waves, S waves then surface waves

• S and P waves at the same time, the surface waves

• S waves, P waves then surface waves

Where are the s-waves located on this seismogram?

• D

• B

• C

• A

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which body waves cause particles of rock material to move at right angles to the direction in which the waves are traveling?

• P waves

• Body waves

• S waves

• Surface waves?

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Where is the epicenter for this earthquake located based on the triangulation?

• C

• A

• D

• B

------ is another word for an earthquake's strength.

• Intensity

• Frequency

• Pressure

• Magnitude

Which of these are examples of physical properties?

• Color

• Freezing Point

• Ability to conduct heat or electricity

• Normal State of Matter

Which of the following are chemical properties?

• The ability to burn

• melting point

• The ability to combine chemically with other substances

• Freezing point

Water is a(n)...

• colloid

• suspension

• element

• compound

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Gold is a(n)...

• compound

• suspension

• homogeneous mixture

• element