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What are the cracks between tectonic plates called?
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?
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?
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?
How do scientists measure earthquakes to determine their intensity?
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What is the approximate speed of the initial seismic waves traveling through the body of the earth?
What is the approximate speed of the initial seismic waves traveling through the body of the earth?
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What is the main focus of the text?
What is the main focus of the text?
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What is a possible outcome mentioned in the text that earthquakes can cause?
What is a possible outcome mentioned in the text that earthquakes can cause?
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What causes the shaking and rolling of the ground during an earthquake?
What causes the shaking and rolling of the ground during an earthquake?
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Which natural disaster is NOT directly associated with earthquakes according to the text?
Which natural disaster is NOT directly associated with earthquakes according to the text?
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What is a common misconception addressed in the text regarding earthquakes?
What is a common misconception addressed in the text regarding earthquakes?
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