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EarthQuakes
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A #science #world #grade12 #earth #earthscience
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Can any state or country have an Earthquake?
I think so
No
Maybe
Yes
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What instrument is used to record Earthquakes ?
A stick
Seismograph
Telephone
Thermometer
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Where is San Andrea's Fault line located ?
Europe
Alabama
Egypt
California
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True or False : Earthquakes causes attention
True
False
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What makes the ground shake during an Earthquake ?
seimsic waves
Travel like ocean
ground roll
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What is a fault line ?
a line on a rocketship
a line in Russia
a line on a rock surface
a line on the grass
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True or False: Earthquakes causes damage
True
False
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What do you do during an Earthquake drill ?
Run outside
Hide underneath the desk
Ask for help
Drop, Cover, Hold on
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What is seismic waves ?
Sudden movement in Earth
A vibrations from an Earthquake
the point where the Earthquake occurs
the point on the surface above an Earthquake
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Does and Earthquake involve Frequency ?
No
Yes
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What is focus?
A sudden movement on the Earth
The point where the Earthquake occurs
The vibrations from an Earthquake
Apart of the grassland
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Can scientist predict Earthquakes ?
YES
NO
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What is Epicentre ?
the point on the surface above an Earthquake
the vibrations on the Earth
a crack in the rock
Point where the Earthquake occurs
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Where do Earthquakes mostly occur ?
Solomon Sea
San Andrea
Louisiana
Islands
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On average large Earthquakes recur on San Andrea's fault ?
Every 5 years
About 160 years
About 167 years
About every 150 years
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What is fault ?
the point on a surface above the Earthquake
the point where the Earthquake occurs
the vibrations from an Earthquake
a crack in the rock below the Earths surface
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What causes an Earthquake ?
They can be linked to explosive volcanic eruptions
Apples and Pancakes
Can be triggered by Tectonic activity
Plate Margins and Faults
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Does energy have something to do with Earthquakes ?
Yes
No
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Which of the following would not be a factor in the formation of a fossil ?
Earthquake
Forest Fire
Avalanche
Hurricane
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What is an Earthquake
vibration of Earth produced by the rapid release of energy.
icecream and lollipops
biological figure
a great upheaval
