Understanding Earthquakes and Faults

Understanding Earthquakes and Faults

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Evelyn Hayes

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of the previous lesson reviewed by the teacher?

Weather patterns

Volcanic eruptions

Types of earthquakes

Electrical safety measures and devices

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary topic introduced in the new lesson?

Electrical safety

Weather changes

Movements along faults generating earthquakes

Volcanic eruptions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a crack or break in the lithosphere that can shift and create an earthquake called?

Eruption

Epicenter

Focus

Fault

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of fault involves two blocks of crust pulling apart to create space?

Strike-slip fault

Transform fault

Normal fault

Reverse fault

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the walls move in a strike-slip fault?

Pushing together

Pushing and pulling

Pulling apart

Moving sideways

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Pacific Ring of Fire known for?

Tropical storms

Calm weather

Frequent earthquakes and active volcanoes

Desert landscapes

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the shaking felt during an earthquake?

Rainfall

Wind blowing

Volcanic eruption

Sudden release of energy in waves

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