Earth Science |
Earthquakes Solution |
Spring 2000 |
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1) What is the fast type of seismic wave? (2 pts.) |
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a) surface wave |
b) tsunami |
c) p-wave |
d) s-wave |
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2 Which two waves are used to locate an earthquake? (2 pts.) |
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| a) surface waves & p-waves |
b) p-waves & s-waves |
c) surface waves & s-waves |
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3) Which earthquake is largest? The earthquake with the Richter magnitude of __________ ? (2 pts.) |
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| a) 8 | b) 7 | c) 6 | d) 5 | |
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4) What are the 4 ways an earthquake can cause destruction? (4 pts.) |
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1) Seismic vibrations |
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2) Fire |
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3) Landslides and other ground ubsidence |
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4) Tsunamis (seismic sea waves) |