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Earthquake Phenomenon

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What are the cracks between tectonic plates called?

Seismic waves

Epicenter

Jigsaw puzzle pieces

Faults (correct)

When one tectonic plate moves above the other, what type of fault is it?

Seismic fault

Normal fault

Reverse fault (correct)

Strike-slip fault

What is the term for the place on the earth's surface where seismic waves of an earthquake originate?

Fault line

Epicenter (correct)

Plate boundary

Seismograph

How do scientists measure earthquakes to determine their intensity?

Moment Magnitude Scale (MMS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate speed of the initial seismic waves traveling through the body of the earth?

$20$ times faster than the speed of sound Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the text?

The birth and characteristics of earthquakes Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible outcome mentioned in the text that earthquakes can cause?

Rockslides and avalanches Signup and view all the answers

What causes the shaking and rolling of the ground during an earthquake?

Specific movement inside the earth Signup and view all the answers

Which natural disaster is NOT directly associated with earthquakes according to the text?

Hurricanes Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception addressed in the text regarding earthquakes?

People know more about their birth than their destructive power Signup and view all the answers