Seismic Activity Quiz
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What is the main cause of earthquakes according to the text?

  • Movement of tectonic plates (correct)
  • Volcanic eruptions
  • Impact of meteorites
  • Pressure from the Earth's core
  • What is the instrument used to measure earthquakes?

  • Anemometer
  • Thermometer
  • Seismograph (correct)
  • Barometer
  • What is the recording produced by a seismograph called?

  • Seismometer
  • Seismoscope
  • Seismicity
  • Seismogram (correct)
  • What is another name for a seismograph?

    <p>Seismometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do scientists study the type, size, and frequency of earthquakes in a specific area?

    <p>Using seismic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of seismic wave moves in an up-and-down motion similar to waves in the ocean?

    <p>S-waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Richter scale based on?

    <p>Wave amplitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scale is preferred over the Richter scale for high-magnitude earthquakes?

    <p>Moment Magnitude Scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of seismic wave moves along the Earth's surface in a snake-like motion?

    <p>Love waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of seismic wave travels through the Earth's interior and not along its surface?

    <p>P-waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

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