10 Questions
What is the main cause of earthquakes according to the text?
Movement of tectonic plates
What is the instrument used to measure earthquakes?
Seismograph
What is the recording produced by a seismograph called?
Seismogram
What is another name for a seismograph?
Seismometer
How do scientists study the type, size, and frequency of earthquakes in a specific area?
Using seismic activity
Which type of seismic wave moves in an up-and-down motion similar to waves in the ocean?
S-waves
What is the Richter scale based on?
Wave amplitude
Which scale is preferred over the Richter scale for high-magnitude earthquakes?
Moment Magnitude Scale
What type of seismic wave moves along the Earth's surface in a snake-like motion?
Love waves
What type of seismic wave travels through the Earth's interior and not along its surface?
P-waves
Test your knowledge of seismic activity with this quiz. Learn about the Earth's crust, tectonic plates, fault lines, and earthquakes. Gain insight into the movement and collision of plates, and the causes of seismic events.
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