Cause
An ocean wave caused by an earthquake is called a(n)
tsunami
used to express an earthquake's magnitude
Richter's Scale
the energy of an earthquake
Magnitude
Have a holly, jolly Christmas
________
Its the best time of the year
You're the, the, the...
the grinch
Secondary, smaller earthquakes that result from a major earthquake are called
Aftershock
Most major faults in the United States are found in
Mountain ranges
the point of Earth’s surface above center of earthquake activity
Epicenter
Rudolph the Red nose reindeer
Had a very shiny nose
You'll shoot
your eye out, kid!
Which of these can cause earthquakes?
A landslide
Eruption of a volcano
Slipping of a fault
All of these
All of these
What is the major difference between a fault and a joint?
Faults involve visible movement of rocks but joints do not.
a body wave that cannot travel through Earth’s core
S wave
With every Christmas card I write
May ________
Your days be merry and bright
The best way to spread Christmas cheer
is singing loud for all to hear
the center of earthquake activity
Focus
A transform fault
strike-slip
the fastest body wave
P wave
O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
Keep the change
ya filthy animal
Subduction would most likely be occurring at a _______ boundary.
Convergent
What type of fault do most secular geologists believe could explain how “older” fossils were placed above the “younger” fossils (which would normally be on top)?
Overthrust
Which of the following does not belong with the other three?
Focus
Overthrust
Seismic wave
Epicenter
Overthrust
I don't care about the presents
________
Underneath the Christmas tree
Just because I cannot see it
doesn't mean I can't believe it