Eathquakes

Question 1

Name the parts of an earthquake

Answer 1

Focus: the place where an earthquake begins beneath the surface

Shock waves: these spread out in circles from the focus

Fault: a large crack in the earths crust

Aftershock: are earthquakes that occur after the 1st earthquake

Question 2

How do you make earthquake proof buildings?

Answer 2

Add weights on top of the roof

Steel frames

Shock absorbers

Question 3

What is a magnitude of an earthquake

Answer 3

It is to show how strong the earthquake was

Question 4

Where does an earthquake originate from

Answer 4

The focus

Question 5

What is an earthquakes movement called

Answer 5

Seismic waves

Question 6

What are earthquakes caused by

Answer 6

Earthquakes happen when tectonic plates get stuck, build up pressure, and suddenly slip, releasing energy that causes the ground to shake.

Question 7

What are faults

Answer 7

Faults are cracks in the earth’s crust along which there is movement.

Question 8

What’s a Richter scale

Answer 8

is used to rate the magnitude of an earthquake

Question 9

Name a social impact of earthquakes

Answer 9

Loss of life: Many people can die instantly due to collapsing buildings and infrastructure.

Question 10

Name an economic impact

Answer 10

Cost of rebuilding: The cost to rebuild and repair infrastructure and buildings can be enormous,