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a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action.

Earthquake 
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A large earthquake in Kobe, Japan, in 1995 toppled a _________ onto its side and cracked the roadway in numerous places. 
Freeway/highway/road
100
According to the text, where do most of the world's earthquakes happen?
California
100
What soil type were buildings built on in the Marina District of California that cause them to suffer greater damage than other parts of California?
Sand
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Why are we not aware of the majority of earthquakes that happen each year?
We cannot feel them b/c they are so small. 
200
The capability of an object or thing to do work. You need THIS to do everything. The food you eat provides you with THIS. 
Energy
200
On the morning of September 19, 1985, a major earthquake struck _______ City. It killed ten thousand people and injured another twenty thousand. 
Mexico
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Which plate is most of the United States located on?
North American Plate
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If an earthquake happens under the ocean's floor, it could cause a tsunami?
True
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An earthquake happens every _______ somewhere in the world.
30 seconds
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A crack in Earth's crust separating rocks that have moved in different directions.
Fault
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The 1906 San Francisco earthquake was felt over 375,000 miles and the ______ destroyed 28,000 buildings. 
Fires
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Why do most earthquakes in the United States occur in California?
Four out of five of the world's earthquakes occur along the Pacific Ring of Fire. California if located along the Pacific Ring of Fire. 
300
The earthquake was like a giant paddle churning the waters. Metaphor OR simile?
Simile
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Why did some buildings in the September 19, 1985 earthquake in Mexico City not receive any damage, yet some were completely destroyed?
They were build lower to the ground and were more stable. 
400
The rubbing of one thing against another. Try rubbing your hands together to feel THIS. 
Friction
400
The earthquake and tsunami that hit the island of Sumatra on December 26, 2004 ______ more than 200,000 people. 
Killed
400
What do scientist predict about the San Andreas Fault?
They think that a large, deadly earthquake will strike along the fault in the future. 
400
If you are indoors during an earthquake, you should stay near a window. 
False
400
Most earthquakes take place in Earth's crust. Cracks in the rocks, called _______, run through the crust. 
Fautls
500
Huge sea waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
Tsunami
500
The earthquake in San Francsico in 1989 created sand boils that made ________ where buildings and yards sunk into the ground.
Quicksand
500
What is one way scientist measure and compare earthquakes?
Mercali Intensity Scale, seismographs, Richter Scale
500
Earthquakes will cause more damage in: a heavily populated area OR on unpopulated area.
Heavily populated are ---- more people and buildings
500
Shocks from an earthquake could last days. Weaker shocks, called ________, can follow an earthquake on and off for days or weeks. 
Aftershocks.