Seis Word Roots Flashcards
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Seismology
A
The study of earthquakes
1
Q
What does the prefix seis- mean?
A
To shake
Latin
2
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Seismologist
A
One who studies earthquakes
3
Q
Seismograph
A
Machine that measures the strength of an earthquake
4
Q
Seismogram
A
Data measured and printed out from a seismograph
5
Q
Seismosaurus
A
Dinosaur so big that shook the Earth when it walked
6
Q
Most ___________ happen along or near _____ __________ because that’s where the most _____ _____ and ________ occur.
A
Earthquakes
Plate boundaries
Fault lines
Movement
