Sample
questions about Earthquakes Name__________________
1. What
are “earthquakes”? What are some synonyms?
2. In the
chart below, tell which type of movement causes each kind of fault and give an
example of where such faulting has occurred.
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Kind of
Fault |
Type of
stress |
Example |
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Strike-slip |
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Reverse |
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Draw or
insert from a web site block diagrams to represent each type of fault. (If you
insert images, be sure to provide appropriate credit to your source.)
3. In the
table below, check which type best matches each description. Choices may be
used more than once.
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Characteristic |
Primary
(P) waves |
Secondary
(S) waves |
Surface
waves |
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Fastest,
first to arrive |
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Second
to arrive |
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Can
move through solids and liquids |
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Can
only move through solids |
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Produce
most damage to buildings |
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Particles
vibrate back and forth |
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Particles
vibrate from side to side |
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Particles
move like ocean waves |
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4. What
instrument detects when earthquakes occur? How many are needed to locate where
a quake happens?
5. What
is the difference between the “focus” and the “epicenter”?
6. What
information does the Richter scale provide? What information does the Mercalli scale provide?
7. Where
do most earthquakes occur? On your world map, color these zones and attach your
map to this sheet.
8. Name
some features of Earth’s surface associated with earthquakes?
9. What
is the difference between “risk” and “hazard” with regard to earthquakes?
10. Name
three ways in which earthquake hazards can be reduced.