Earthquakes

This is the point on the surface of earth, directly above the focus.

• fault

• focus

• epicenter

• seismic waves

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which seismic station is closest to the epicenter of the earthquake?

• A

• B

• C

• They are all the same distance

What should you do in case of an earthquake?

• stop, drop, roll

• drop, cover, and hold on

• stop, cover, and hold on

• drop, cover, and wait

What is a large wave produced by an earthquake on the ocean floor?

• tsunami

• large wave

• aftershock

• surfing wave

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which waves move along the surface of the earth

• surface

• s

• p

• q

Which waves more slower than s and p waves

• surface

• s

• p

• q

Which waves move only through solids

• surface

• s

• p

• q

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which of the following magnitudes represents the strongest earthquake

• 1

• 5

• 7

• 10

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What city is most likely to experience an earthquake

• New York City

• San Francisco, CA

• Chicago, IL

• Miami, FL

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the strength of ground movement in a given place

• intensity

• magnitude

• scale

• earthquake