Earthquakes and Volcanoes Worksheet
An 11th-grade science worksheet covering the causes, effects, and types of earthquakes and volcanoes.
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Earthquakes and Volcanoes
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1. Which type of plate boundary is most commonly associated with both earthquakes and volcanoes?
Divergent boundary
Convergent boundary
Transform boundary
Passive boundary
2. What is the name of the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?
Epicenter
Hypocenter
Fault line
Seismic zone
3. The Hawaiian Islands were formed by volcanic activity over a .
4. The instrument used to detect and record seismic waves is called a .
5. Briefly explain the difference between P-waves and S-waves.
6. Refer to the diagram below showing an earthquake. Label the focus and epicenter.
7. Shield volcanoes are known for their explosive eruptions and steep sides.
True
False
8. The Richter scale measures the intensity of an earthquake based on observed effects.
True
False
9. Identify and briefly describe two different types of volcanoes.
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