1. QUIZ – Earthquakes! REVIEW
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Each Question is worth 1 POINT

2. 1. What is the EPICENTER of an earthquake?
The point where the earthquake starts. Usually underground
The point on earth’s surface right above the earthquake’s starting point.
The movement of the ground that is caused by a huge release of energy when plates shift.
The core of the earth releases magma currents that help move tectonic plates.

3. 1. What is the EPICENTER of an earthquake?
The point where the earthquake starts. Usually underground
The point on earth’s surface right above the earthquake’s starting point.
The movement of the ground that is caused by a huge release of energy when plates shift.
The core of the earth releases magma currents that help move tectonic plates.

4. 2. What is the FOCUS of an earthquake?
The starting location within earth at which an earthquake occurs.
The dollar amount of damage done by an earthquake.
The area that suffers the most damage from an earthquake.
The seismic activity scientists study in order to predict earthquake patterns.

5. 2. What is the FOCUS of an earthquake?
The starting location within earth at which an earthquake occurs.
The dollar amount of damage done by an earthquake.
The area that suffers the most damage from an earthquake.
The seismic activity scientists study in order to predict earthquake patterns.

6. 3. What does PLATE MOVEMENT mean?
Answer in your own words, use complete sentences: __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

7. 3. What does PLATE MOVEMENT mean?
Answer in your own words, use complete sentences:
Sample answer: It is when the plates of Earth move around on top of the mantle._______________________________________________
Sample answer: It is the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates._______ _________________________________________________________
Answers may vary!

8. 4. Copy the image and add SEISMIC WAVES.

9. 4. Copy the image and add SEISMIC WAVES.

12. Total correct out of 8
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