Earthquake Science Worksheet
An 11th-grade science worksheet covering the causes, types, measurement, and effects of earthquakes.
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Earthquake Science Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all work where applicable.
1. Which type of seismic wave causes the most damage during an earthquake?
P-waves
S-waves
Love waves
Rayleigh waves
2. The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake is called the:
Epicenter
Hypocenter
Fault line
Seismic gap
3. The instrument used to detect and record seismic waves is called a .
4. The theory that explains how earthquakes are generated by the buildup and release of stress along faults is known as rebound theory.
5. Briefly explain the difference between the Richter scale and the Moment Magnitude Scale in measuring earthquake intensity.
6. Refer to the diagram below and answer the following questions:
a) Label the Focus and Epicenter on the diagram.
b) What geological feature is represented by the line where the two blocks of crust meet?
7. Tsunamis are always caused by underwater earthquakes.
True
False
8. The Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
True
False