Earthquake quiz for science

Question 1

Earthquake

Answer 1

the vibration of earth produced by a rapid release of energy.

Question 2

Focus

Answer 2

The point within earth where the earthquake starts

Question 3

Epicenter

Answer 3

The location on the surface above the Focus

Question 4

Fault

Answer 4

Fractures in earth

Question 5

Aftershock

Answer 5

A small earthquake that follows main earthquake

Question 6

Foreshock

Answer 6

A small earthquake that occurs before the main earthquake

Question 7

Seismographs

Answer 7

Instruments that record waves

Question 8

Seismograms

Answer 8

Recordings and measurements of details of earthquakes

Question 9

Surface Waves

Answer 9

Seismic waves that travel along earth’s outer layer are surface waves

Question 10

P - waves

Answer 10

Push-pull waves that compress aee p - waves

Question 11

S - Waves

Answer 11

Seismic waves that travel along Earth’s outer layer

Question 12

Richter Scale

Answer 12

Measurements of strength of earthquakes

Question 13

Tsunami

Answer 13

A seismic sea wave

Question 14

Question: How is the location of an earthquake determined ( Distance and Direction)

Answer 14

The location of an earthquake is determined by where the fault line occurs.

Question 15

Question: Which waves are the first to arrive and a seismograph

Answer 15

S - waves