Earthquakes

Earth quakes
  • what is an earthquake?
  • what is the focus and epicenter of an earthquake?
  • how do scientists measure earthquakes? 
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Earth quakes
  • what is an earthquake?
  • what is the focus and epicenter of an earthquake?
  • how do scientists measure earthquakes? 

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earth quakes

Slide 2 - Mind map

what is an earth quake?
an earth quake is any sudden shacking of the ground caused by the passage of seismic waves through earths rocks.

Slide 3 - Slide

measuring earth quakes
view page 8 of Year 9 Science QCAT 2012 student booklet 

Slide 4 - Slide

What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's origin?
A
Fault line
B
Epicenter
C
Tectonic plate
D
Seismic wave

Slide 5 - Quiz

Where does the earthquake's energy release occur within the Earth?
A
Crust
B
Core
C
Mantle
D
Focus

Slide 6 - Quiz

Which part of the Earth experiences the most intense shaking during an earthquake?
A
Tsunami
B
Epicenter
C
Seismograph
D
Aftershock

Slide 7 - Quiz

What device do scientists use to measure earthquake waves?
A
Barometer
B
Seismometer
C
Thermometer
D
Compass

Slide 8 - Quiz

Which unit is commonly used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake?
A
Celsius Scale
B
Kelvin
C
Richter Scale
D
Pascal

Slide 9 - Quiz