Facts
What causes the shaking of an earthquake?
Movements in the Earth's crust
What is my first name?
Earthquakes over what magnitude cause significant damage?
7
What is the epicenter?
The origin of an earthquake
Where do I live?
Duncan
Orange
What are the pieces of the Earth's crust called?
Tectonic plates
What tool is used to measure the size of an earthquake?
Seismograph
If you are inside during an earthquake, what should you do?
1. Drop under steady furniture
2. Hold on
3. Cover face
Where is the Ring of Fire located?
T/F: Millions of earthquakes are felt each year
True
T/F: Tectonic plates are always moving.
True
T/F: A seismic wave is a heavy wind.
False - It is waves of energy that travel through the Earth
T/F: Scientists can predict where earthquakes are most likely to happen.
T/F: Earthquakes are more common under land than the ocean
Why are so many earthquakes not felt?
They are too small or too far below Earth's surface.
What is the edge of a tectonic plate called?
What is the scale called that measures the magnitude of earthquakes?
Moment Magnitude Scale (MMS)
31
How long have I taught at Discovery?
This is year 8!
How long do most earthquakes last?
Less than 1 minute
What causes pressure build up in the Earth's crust?
The edge of tectonic plates bumping, scraping, and dragging against each other.
What are my kids' names?
Mac and Kate
What other natural disasters can earthquakes lead to?
Tsunamis, flooding, landslides
What percentage of the world's earthquakes occur in the Ring of Fire?
80%