Earthquake Science Worksheet
An 8th-grade science worksheet covering the basics of earthquakes, including causes, types of waves, and measurement.
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Earthquake Science Worksheet
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1. What is the primary cause of most earthquakes?
Volcanic eruptions
Movement of tectonic plates
Changes in weather patterns
Ocean currents
2. Which type of seismic wave causes the most damage during an earthquake?
P-waves (Primary waves)
S-waves (Secondary waves)
Surface waves
T-waves (Tsunami 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 called a .
5. Explain the difference between the epicenter and the focus of an earthquake.
6. Earthquakes only occur at the boundaries of tectonic plates.
True
False
7. Refer to the diagram below and label the following parts: Epicenter, Focus, Fault Line, P-waves, S-waves.
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