#310 U3L2 Test Quakes

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Earthquakes test
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fault is _____.

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An earthquake’s epicenter is _____.

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Which seismic waves compress and expand rocks in the direction the waves travel?

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Which seismic waves compress and expand rocks in the direction the waves travel?

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Overall, which seismic waves are the most destructive?

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A travel-time graph can be used to find the ____.

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Overall, which seismic waves are the most destructive?Which seismic wave has a push and pull or back and forth motion?

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If we experience an earthquake and all of the books come crashing off of the shelves, what wave is responsible for this?

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What instrument records earthquake waves?

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Point B is called the earthquake ________.

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Multiple Choice
Which of the following can trigger a tsunami?

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What is the magnitude of this quake?