Understanding Earthquakes

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What instrument do scientists use to measure earthquake force?

  • Seismograph (correct)
  • Spectrometer
  • Barometer
  • Thermometer

What do tectonic plates cause when they move away from each other?

  • Fault (correct)
  • Volcano
  • Glacier
  • Canyon

What is the exact point of an earthquake known as?

  • Mantle
  • Core
  • Crust
  • Epicenter (correct)

What should you do if you find yourself in an earthquake according to earthquake safety tips?

<p>Drop, Cover, and Hold (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the things a seismograph measures during an earthquake, besides force?

<p>Duration of the earthquake (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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