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Science Explainer: The science of earthquakes

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3 Questions
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Read the passage The science of earthquakes. Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage The science of earthquakes. Then answer the questions below.
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MS-ESS2-2
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2.

Drag each characteristic into the correct box to show whether it describes P waves or S waves.

  • moves more slowly
  • moves the earth only in the direction of the waves
  • moves the earth in many directions
  • moves more quickly
  • P waves
  • S waves
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3.

Scientists use these measurements to help determine the location of an earthquake. Select two correct answers.

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