Ag Earth Science Chapter 8 Quiz

In which US city is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

How much stronger is a 7.5 earthquake on the Richter scale compared to a 5.5?

The place directly above the focus is the earthquake's _______________.

When an earthquake occurs, energy radiates in all directions from its source, which is the ___.

During an earthquake, the ground surface _______________.

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

E = mc². 'c' represents what?

The rapid release of _______________ energy is stored in rock subjected by great forces.

Tsunamis are _________.

What is used to try and make short-range earthquake predictions and determine when they'll hit?

In which Disney film will you find the villain, Scar?

The animal in the photo is a _____________.

How much stronger is a 6.5 earthquake on the Richter scale compared to a 5.5?

What is the capital of North Dakota?

What instrument records earthquake waves?

Before pumpkins, the Irish used what to carve the Jack o' lanterns out of?

The amount of shaking produced by an earthquake at a given location is called ____?

When an earthquake occurs, energy radiates in all directions from its source, which is called the ____.

Why do earthquakes often cause damaging fires?

What is the phobia of Halloween called?

The metal part of a pencil is called a ____?

Major earthquakes are sometimes preceded by smaller earthquakes called ______.

What layers of Earth make up the lithosphere?

Which waves travel most rapidly?

Overall, which seismic waves are the most destructive?

A fracture in the Earth where movement has occurred is called a _____________?