Earthquake Science Worksheet
A Grade 10 science worksheet covering the causes, effects, and measurement of earthquakes, including plate tectonics, seismic waves, and safety.
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Earthquake Science Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Some questions may require you to refer to diagrams or use your knowledge of Earth science.
1. What is the primary cause of most earthquakes?
Volcanic eruptions
Movement of tectonic plates
Changes in atmospheric pressure
Ocean currents
2. Which type of seismic wave causes the most damage during an earthquake?
P-waves
S-waves
Love waves
Surface waves
3. The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake is called the .
4. The instrument used to detect and record seismic waves is a .
5. Referring to the diagram, explain the difference between the epicenter and the focus of an earthquake.
6. Describe two ways in which communities can prepare for an earthquake to minimize damage and casualties.
7. P-waves are faster than S-waves and can travel through both solids and liquids.
True
False
8. The Richter scale measures the intensity of an earthquake, while the Mercalli scale measures its magnitude.
True
False
Match each term with its correct definition.
9. Tectonic Plates
a. The study of earthquakes
10. Seismology
b. A giant ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake
11. Tsunami
c. Large, rigid sections of the Earth's lithosphere
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