Earthquakes are formed as a result of tectonic movement in the earth’s crust. The magnitude of an earthquake is directly proportional to how dangerous it is and the damage it will result in. During our science classes we were able to understand how they occur. Just how much did you understand about earthquakes? Take up this test and find out!
Richter scale
Moho discontinuity
Modified Meralli scale
Elastic limit
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Stress
Strain
Magnitude
Intensity
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Without warning
In areas where earthquakes have occurred in the past
Along plate boundaries
All of the above
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Surface
Secondary
Primary
Tsunami
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Normal
Strike-slip
Reverse
Elastic
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Tension
Shear
Elastic limit
Compression
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Study an area's earthquake history
Stand next to a window
Make sure hot-water heater are held securely in place
Take heavy objects down from high shelves
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Tension
Shear
Elastic limit
Comprehession
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Focus
Epicenter
Fault
Inner core
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Two
Five
Four
Three
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Normal
Strike-slip
Reverse
Elastic
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Primary waves
Secondary waves
P-waves
Surface waves
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Tension
Shear
Elastic limit
Compression
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Tsunamis
Tides
Changes in seismic waves
All of the above
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Normal
Strike-slip
Reverse
Elastic
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