MS6 Final 1.0

What causes most earthquakes?

• Wind storms

• Tectonic plate movement

• Ocean waves

What is the molten rock beneath Earth’s surface called?

• Lava

• Magma

• Ash

Which event could trigger a landslide?

• A sunny day

• Earthquake or heavy rain

• Planting trees

What is the name for a giant wave caused by an undersea earthquake?

• Tsunami

• Whirlpool

• Tide

Where do most volcanoes form?

• Middle of continents

• Plate boundaries and hotspots

• Deserts

What do we call magma once it flows out of a volcano?

• Rock

• Lava

• Fire

What is the sudden downhill movement of rock and soil called?

• Erosion

• Mass wasting

• Glaciation

Which tool measures the strength of an earthquake?

• Thermometer

• Seismograph

• Barometer

What should you do during a tsunami warning?

• Go to the beach

• Stay near sea level

• Move to higher ground

What is the area on Earth’s surface directly above an earthquake called?

• Crater

• Focus

• Epicenter