Earthquake Science Worksheet
This worksheet covers key concepts related to earthquakes, including their causes, types of seismic waves, and measurement.
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Earthquake Science Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided diagram to help answer questions where indicated.
Refer to the diagram below to answer the following questions.
1. What is the primary cause of earthquakes?
Volcanic eruptions
Movement of tectonic plates
Strong winds
Ocean currents
2. Which type of seismic wave causes the most damage to buildings?
P-waves
S-waves
Surface waves
T-waves
3. The point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake is called the .
4. Scientists use a tool called a to detect and record seismic waves.
5. The magnitude of an earthquake is often measured using the scale.
6. Earthquakes only occur along plate boundaries.
True
False
7. A tsunami is a giant ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake.
True
False
8. Describe the difference between the focus and the epicenter of an earthquake.
9. Explain why some areas experience more frequent earthquakes than others.