15 Questions
Which type of seismic waves cause the most damage during an earthquake?
Surface waves
What is the primary characteristic of P-waves?
Travel through the Earth's interior
What is the primary cause of earthquakes?
The collision or movement of tectonic plates
How do S-waves primarily move?
In an up-and-down motion
Where are fault lines located?
At the boundaries where tectonic plates meet
What is the main difference between P-waves and S-waves?
Type of materials they travel through
What instrument is used to measure and record earthquakes?
Seismograph
Which type of seismic wave moves along the Earth's surface causing horizontal ground movement?
Love waves
What is the internal mechanism of a seismograph called?
Seismometer
Why is the Moment Magnitude Scale preferred over the Richter Scale for high-magnitude earthquakes?
It considers the earthquake's energy
Which of the following best describes how tectonic plates can move relative to each other?
They can rub against each other, press against each other, or slide over or under each other
What does each whole number change on the Richter Scale represent?
A ten-fold change in energy produced by the earthquake
What is the recording made by a seismograph called?
Seismogram
What is the main advantage of using seismograms to gather information about earthquakes?
They help determine location, size, and strength of earthquakes
What is another term used to refer to a seismograph?
Seismometer
Learn about how the Earth's crust is made up of plates that can move, collide, and cause earthquakes along fault lines. Explore the different ways plates interact and the disturbances they can create on the Earth's surface.
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