Earthquake Quiz

Why aren't all earthquakes recorded?

Millions of earthquakes happen every year

Can humans impact earthquakes?

The amount of shaking produced by an earthquake at a given location is called_______

What gets released when plates move that causes the ground to shake?

Large plates in the ground can cause __________

What type of energy waves do earthquakes produce?

What is the scale that measures the strength of Earthquakes?

What is this type of wave?

How many major plates are there?

What device can measure the intensity of an earthquake?

During an earthquake the ground surface_________

What is this type of wave?

What state is most prone to earthquakes?

This scale is based on human perception and damage to buildings

What was the highest magnitude earthquake ever recorded?

What is this type of wave?

What country is most prone to earthquakes?

How many minor plates are there?

What is this type of wave?

Do you like earthquakes?

The strength of shaking from an earthquake is it's intensity

What is a fault?

What is a shadow zone?

Many earthquakes happen along the borders of _______