Go to the Quizzes Page Earthquakes 0% 58 Created by AbuBakrShalabi Please write your name and email to receive your certificate. 1 / 20 What does a seismograph measure? The amount of damage an earthquake causes. The amount of oil and gas underground. The amount of shaking of the crust. The temperature of the earth's core. 2 / 20 In what order do the three types of seismic waves arrive at a seismograph? P wave, S wave and Surface wave Surface wave, P wave and S wave S wave, P wave, Surface wave P wave, Surface wave and S wave 3 / 20 What event happens when there is a sudden, violent shaking of tectonic plates? Earthquake Thunderstorm Hurricane Volcano 4 / 20 Which scale measures the magnitude, or size, of an earthquake? Kilogram Richter Candela Kelvin 5 / 20 When scientists map the location of earthquakes, where do they find that most earthquakes happen? In the mantle Middle of tectonic plates At plate boundaries Only near mountains and volcanos 6 / 20 Seismic waves are recorded and measure by a _________________ anemometer barometers thermometers seismograph 7 / 20 What are seismic waves? Energy released by an earthquake in waves or vibrations The point beneath Earth’s surface at which rock under stress breaks and triggers an earthquake The strength of an earthquake The point on the surface directly above the point at which an earthquake occurs 8 / 20 Use elevators when there's an earthquake. True False 9 / 20 What device is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake? Termometer Movemeter Seismometer Shakemeter 10 / 20 Select a method that reduces the damage of earthquakes. build earthquake- resistant house construct your house on loose sand build your house without foundations to save money close the doors and windows during an earthquake 11 / 20 All of the following are reasons some buildings are damaged more than others during an earthquake EXCEPT.... The design of the building. How close the building was to the earthquake's epicenter. What type of soil the building sat on. The people living inside of the building. 12 / 20 These waves are the fastest seismic waves and are the first to reach any particular location. S Waves Hello Waves P Waves Surface Waves 13 / 20 Which type of seismic waves cause the most damage? S Waves Hello Waves Surface Waves P Waves 14 / 20 A water wave caused by an earthquake is called a __________________. electromagnetic wave surfing wave tsunami seismic wave 15 / 20 What theory refers to the movement of Earth's plates Earthquakes Tectonic plates Plates shaking Continental drifting 16 / 20 What are the three types of stresses that occur in the crust? Tension Convergent Compression Shearing 17 / 20 What type of seismic wave is the slowest, but causes the most damage? S waves Surface waves Thermohaline waves P waves 18 / 20 Engineers are designing a bridge that will better withstand earthquake forces. What is the process called when engineers use a computer to see what happens to their design during an earthquake? Navigation Modeling Prediction Variables 19 / 20 Why aren't all earthquakes recorded? Some are too weak to be felt Some happen too much far way from cities Happen under the mantle Some happen too far underground 20 / 20 _____________ is responsible for most of the damage buildings suffer during earthquakes. Seismogram Liquefaction Scientists equipment Mississippi River flowing backwards. Your score is 0% Restart quiz Go to the Quizzes Page