Location of Earthquakes and Seismographs Quiz

Seismographs work when seismic waves hits the rotating drum causing it to ____________________, which then causes the pen to record vibrations.

• vibrate
• rotate
• stay still

What are seismograms?

• a letter you write
• the pattern of lines which record the earthquakes seismic waves
• the letter of each type

Which type of waves appear first on the seismogram because they move the fastest?

• P waves
• S waves
• Surface Waves

Which type of waves appear second on the seismogram?

• P waves
• S waves
• Surface Waves

Which type of waves appear last on the seismogram?

• P waves
• S waves
• Surface Waves

Of the three types of waves, which produces the most disturbance?

• P waves
• S waves
• Surface waves
• They're all equal.

True or false: Earthquakes most often occur along plate boundaries.

• True
• False

How would geologist's maps of where earthquakes occur help the general public?

• People will know whether their area would be more or less affected by earthquakes.
• It doesn't really help.
• People will know how to better build homes to withstand potential earthquakes in certain areas.

What is the Ring of Fire?

• a hoop that is on fire
• where many of the earthquakes and volcano erruptions occur
• a circle of wild fire

The Ring of Fire is also where the _______________ boundaries form a ring around the Pacific Ocean.

• hoop
• long
• plate