What occurs in the area known as the Ring of Fire?
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
_____________ are breaks or cracks in the rocks that make up Earth's crust.
Faults
A powerful earthquake has rocked the entire island of Taiwan with a magnitude of ______
7.4
The distance between wave crests is called ________________
a) amplitude
b) wavelength
c) Frequency
b) wavelength
Scientists are using new technology to try to ___________ when an earthquake is coming.
Detect or predict
What is an earthquake?
It is a sudden movement of the Earth caused by the release of accumulated energy in the tectonic plates.
What is the solid outer layer of the Earth where earthquakes occur?
The Earth's crust.
What instrument is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake?
A seismograph.
What is the most commonly used scale to measure the magnitude of an earthquake?
The Richter scale
What precautions should be taken after an earthquake?
Check for structural damage and follow the instructions of authorities.
What should you do during an earthquake?
a) Run outside
b) Hide under a tree
c) Seek a safe place away from windows and objects that may fall
c) Seek a safe place away from windows and objects that may fall
What device is used to measure earthquake magnitude?
a) Anemometer
b) Seismograph
c) Telescope
b) Seismograph
What geological feature is often associated with earthquake activity?
a) Volcanoes
b) Coral reefs
c) Glaciers
a) Volcanoes
What is the study of earthquakes called?
a) Seismology
b) Volcanology
c) Meteorology
a) Seismology
________________ is the height of a wave from its trough to its midpoint
a) Frequency
b) Amplitude
c) Wavelength
b) Amplitude
During an earthquake, what should you do if you're indoors?
a) Run outside immediately
b) Stand near a window to see what's happening
c) Take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture
c) Take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture
What does the term "fault" mean in geology?
A fault is a crack in the Earth's crust where earthquakes occur.
Which countries are most prone to experiencing earthquakes?
Countries located in the "Pacific Ring of Fire," such as Japan, Chile, and Mexico.
What causes an earthquake?
a) Wind
b) Release of energy in the tectonic plates
c) Heat from the sun
b) Release of energy in the tectonic plates
What is a tsunami, and how is it related to earthquakes?
A tsunami is a series of giant waves caused by a displacement of the seafloor, often triggered by a submarine earthquake.
______________ is a break or crack in the rocks of Earth’s crust where movement can take place
Hint: (VOCABULARY WORD)
Fault
__________________ are diagonal pieces connecting beams and columns
a) Bracing
b) lateral force
c) shear wall
a) Bracing
On March 11, _______ , Japan experienced the strongest earthquake in its recorded history with a magnitude of 9.0
a) 1970
b) 2005
c) 2011
c) 2011
In December __________ an Earthquake 6.4 magnitude strikes Puerto Rico
a) 2014
b) 2020
c) 2022
2020
Particles move up and down in a ____________________ wave.
a) transverse
b) Mechanical
c) Longitudinal
a) transverse