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Earthquake admit ticket

Quiz by Tosha Daniels

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20 questions
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  • Q1
    Seismogram
    a magnitude scale that measures ground motion
    a tracing of earthquake motion that is recorded by a seismograph
    a scale that measures earthquake intensty
    30s
  • Q2
    seismograph
    an instrument that records ground vibrations
    a scale that measures earthquake intensity
    a magnitude scale based on the size of the fault area that moves, how far fault blocks move, and the rigidity of rocks
    60s
  • Q3
    Richter scale
    a seismic wave that travels through the body of a medium
    a magnitude scale that measures ground motion
    a seismic wave that travels along the surface of a medium
    60s
  • Q4
    elastic rebound
    the sudden return of elastically deformed rock to its undeformed shape
    a tracing of earthquake motion that is recorded by a seismograph
    the sudden return of elastically deformed rock to its undeformed shape
    60s
  • Q5
    body wave
    the second-fastest seismic wave; can only travel through solids
    a seismic wave that travels along the surface of a medium
    a seismic wave that travels through the body of a medium
    60s
  • Q6
    moment magnitude
    a magnitude scale based on the size of the fault area that moves, how far fault blocks move, and the rigidity of rocks
    a tracing of earthquake motion that is
    a scale that measures earthquake intensity
    60s
  • Q7
    surface wave
    the second-fastest seismic wave; can only travel through solids
    a seismic wave that travels along the surface of a medium
    a seismic wave that travels through the body of a medium
    60s
  • Q8
    modified Mercalli scale
    a scale that measures earthquake intensity
    the fastest seismic wave; can travel through solids, liquids, and gases
    the second-fastest seismic wave; can only travel through solids
    60s
  • Q9
    P wave
    the fastest seismic wave; can travel through solids, liquids, and gases
    the second-fastest seismic wave; can only travel through solids
    60s
  • Q10
    S wave
    the second-fastest seismic wave; can only travel through solids
    the fastest seismic wave; can travel through solids, liquids, and gases
    60s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is NOT a cause of tsunamis?
    tornado
    undersea earthquake
    undersea landslide
    volcanic eruption
    60s
  • Q12
    If you are indoors during an earthquake, you should
    crouch under a desk
    stand on top of a desk
    stand by a window
    get outdoors fast
    60s
  • Q13
    At what location does the first motion of an earthquake occur?
    the epicenter
    the focus
    the mantle
    the seismic gap
    60s
  • Q14
    a foreshock is
    small earthquake
    a precursor to a tsunami
    a major earthquake
    another name for seismic gap
    60s
  • Q15
    How does the structure of Earth’s interior affect seismic waves?
    It can change seismic waves into dangerous earthquakes.
    It can increase the power of seismic waves exponentially.
    It can affect the speed and direction of seismic waves.
    It can send seismic waves into shadow zones and seismic gaps
    60s

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